Happy Birthday to Me!

Hello all! Well as you could have guessed it is my birthday week. (Yes I get a whole week because I am having a few different celebrations with family and friends...we all have very busy work schedules. :) ) Yesterday was technically my birthday and I must say it was prob. one of the best I have had. I took the day off of work for a doc. appointment...I know I know who schedules a doc. appt. on their birthday?! Let's just say it was one worth having. Anyway I was able to spend the rest of my day shopping with the hubby, relaxing at my house, and then dinner with the family. Oh and I started decorating for fall. What can I say it is my favorite time of year! Even though I stayed home from work I never really get my mind off of it. I think that comes with being a teacher. I know my students had a wonderful day and were in great hands but I still miss them and wish I was there to teach them all the fun things I had planned. Well today when I walked into my room not only was it clean, which is very exciting after being out for a day, but I was greeted with a wall full of beautiful bright and perfectly glittered birthday cards (and an Edible Arrangement delivered from my mom..all I can say is yum!) It made my day to see my students take the time to do such a nice thing for me ( and in their best handwriting!) It never gets old having a student say "you're the best teacher" and "your lessons are so much fun." It's days like this that make me take a step back and remember why I chose this career and why I am so passionate about it.