Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Really? Seriously?

Am I really on my way out the door to start my 7th year of teaching? Am I seriously still doing a career that I only wanted because it would work with being a mom?? That's a bunch of bullcrap. Doing a mom career with no kids to show for myself.

Oh well. It pays the bills... kind of.

Here's the many faces/emotions I'm experiencing today:

The "Don't Mess With Me Kid!" Look

Very appropriate for all 180 days of school.

The "Stressed Out about Life in General... and I have to WORK on top of it??" Face


Sure hope my car starts this morning...

"The Way I Really Feel" Face

Will my kids be able to read the insecurities written all over my face??

"The Way I Should Feel" Face

Check back later... I offer no guarantees this face will exist anytime soon.

Alright... I'm out! The teacher can't be late for the first day of school!

8 comments:

Vickie said...

Good luck this year!!

Amber Veater said...

ah Spendy I'm sorry you aren't excited! But I hope you remember just how great you are... you are the best teacher in the world. And I love you.

Louise said...

Amber is right. You are the best teacher in the world. I know and I'm not prejudice. I've been in your class!!

Steve Spendlove said...

Good Luck RJ! You'll do great. And I love you too!

Jodi said...

Knock'em dead! I can feel it, this is going to be a good year for you (7's are lucky don't you know).

PS-For what it's worth, I love you too, and that's not an obligatory family sort of love, it's a genuine "wish we were 20 again because you always knew how to make me laugh" kind of love

Jodi said...

PPS-I am in no way saying my love runs deeper/is purer than Mom and brother love. That would be absurd! anyway...

Sarah said...

Aaw sis. Yes, working in a career to fit a family without a family can be a thorn in my side at times. But hey, we're educated and able to support ourselves. That's pretty great you know.
I've been in your classroom too. You definitely have a knack for teaching and working with the youth. I hope you'll find the silver lining in teaching yet another year. You've got great facial expressions for it too :)

Love you!!

Melissa said...

No matter what the face or the worries, you've gotta a super cute haircut.
Hey you are the best. I would love to have you be the teacher of my kids any day.
And I am sure you have touched the lives of so many already with all your skills and talents.
Have Superiffic Year!