work... and other related items...

Tomorrow is a BIG day for me...

I head back into the workforce, full-time, for 12 weeks.
I am ready... but nervous.

Who knew that 12 years as a SAHM (stay at home mom) & housewife extraordinaire would be worried about leaving her safe haven and venturing out? I mean I really have a full time job already with a hubby, 5 kids, pathfinders, Children's Ministry, & the occasional sub job...

Well it is true, I am nervous, but ready.
Ready to see those 20+ smiling faces everyday, ready to challenge myself to think outside my box... ready to see my Super syd everyday
(even though she cried today because it was her teacher's last day & she doesn't think I ask her enough questions when I sub...) Ready to teach with an awesome faculty & staff... my list could go on and on.

What I will miss is driving the kids to school in my pj's...
checking my emails & facebook over a cup of hot coffee...
cozying with the world's most adorable 3 year old ever....
(don't even try to argue with me on that one!)
Watching spring unfold in my backyard... & being able to play in it.
Bible study weekly with the ladies.
Not having an "official" schedule that I need to worry about.
this list could go on and on as well!

But I know this, I am [thankful]. So thankful for the opportunity to grow in many ways... thankful that there is extra income when we have all these medical bills to pay, thankful that I have supportive family and friends, thankful that Jack will get some boy time while I am working, thankful that it is 12 weeks and not 12 months, thankful for the ability to work. My "thankful" grows each day.

So do this for me if you would... say a prayer for me that God uses me... at home and at school... and for my nerves to subside... so that me and those kids can have a blast together! Thanks!