August

May is a great month for teachers because it means that summer is so close. August is a horrible month for teachers because it means that summer is almost over.

But this year, I can't wait for school to start! I want to get this horrible summer over with. I want to get back into the swing of things and have something to keep me busy and distracted. I want the next few weeks/months (however long it takes to get AF again) to fly by so we can start trying again.

Friday was my last day with Sophie and Joey. In all, we had a great summer together. They are amazing kids. We kept busy with all of their activities but it makes the days and weeks go by so quickly so I didn't really mind. They are very will behaved children. There were only a few times that I needed to "punish" Joey all summer (usually consisted of taking away his Nintendo). That aspect makes it a very pleasant summer job! Their mother, Kelly, was such a huge support to me. She became more than just Sophie and Joey's mom, she became a great friend. A "miscarriage survivor" herself, she was able to relate to everything I was going through. I was feeling very guilty for not being able to pour my heart and soul into taking care of the kids. I had so much going on that I needed to make a lot of phone calls to doctors, go to appointments, take some days off, and in general, my mind was elsewhere. But she understood. I am so thankful for her!

Next week, I will be taking another continue education class. It will be Monday-Thursday. On Thursday night, I leave for Vegas to visit my family. I will be there until Monday night. I have one last day of summer before I report to school on Wednesday. The students' first day is Tuesday, the 19th.

It's so close! My summer from hell is almost over!