What's New

I am not ready to go back to work tomorrow...anyone else with me on that? I guess I feel lucky compared to some teachers who already went back today and I am thankful that we didn't have school today, but I'm still not ready for tomorrow. Some things have changed since I was last at work (in terms of my growing belly) and it's getting a lot harder to move around. I am a bit worried about being able to do everything in the classroom that I need to do.

I've already warned my kiddos that I won't be tying shoes for much longer...I can barely tie my own and have taken to asking Mr. Sneaker to help me put on my socks and shoes and tie them.  He said he can hook me up with come Velcro ones!

Pregnancy changes everything, but I've had a few realizations in the past week or so...

• shopping is not fun when you struggle to remove your clothing and put it back on once you're done trying things on

• "working out" has a whole new meaning when exercising consists of walking at 3 miles an hour

• I am now smiling when I see the numbers on the scale go UP instead of DOWN

• Mr. Sneaker is a truly amazing husband. It's not that I didn't know that before, but I am seeing it in new ways. He cleaned our whole apartment yesterday and just made me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch. He helps me put on my compression stockings that I wear to prevent varicose veins as well as my socks and shoes. He helps to pull me up from sitting and laying positions because I can't quite do it on my own. And he gets the biggest smile on his face when he feels our little baby girl kick. 

•  Pregnancy pillows are the best invention ever! 

 My lesson plans are all set and I know that I will get back into the groove quickly. I know this week will entail lots of time spent reviewing procedures and routines and it will be so nice to see all those cute little faces again and hear their comments about my baby and my tummy growing. I think I am going to need a nap after school tomorrow, but hopefully it's a good first day back!