I have just had a lot going on lately. Well, actually, I always have a lot going on. Today, my middle child officially became a teenager. I just can't believe he's 13. I seriously feel like I just graduated high school myself and here I am with 2 teenage boys and a little 8 year old princess.
So, when I say I am overwhelmed, that's an understatement. With these kids and their activities and homework, plus the hubby going back to school online, I feel like a single mom of 4! Add the 151 students I teach each day and you can see where the frustration comes in. I am constantly surrounded by kids and don't really have time to take for myself or to spend with other adults.
But, fall break is just one and a half days away and I will get a 5 day mini-vacation from school. However, I have papers and projects to grade before I can break away. My work is never done.
I am really feeling frustrated with the youth that I teach and desperately want them to meet my expectations but I leave so disappointed almost every day. I need a spark to ignite pride and passion in them. It is so hard. I love my subject area but that isn't enough today. They want YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, videos, media, etc. I am not a one-woman entertainment empire but I have to be and I am honestly worn out at 3 pm. So worn out that I can't stand to be around my own children in the afternoons, after they have been with their teachers for most of the day (probably driving them crazy).
I am hoping and praying that these few days of fall break will provide plenty of rest, quality time with my own kids, maybe some arts and crafts time (because that makes me very happy), and just a break from all the running around I normally do - so I can get after it again on Monday.
Be blessed!
