Work Sucks.....I Know

Blink-182 probably wasn't referring to Teaching when they wrote that line for their song, but it sure is true.

This has to be the hardest year yet. I have 30 students, which is WAY too many to get any work done. I've been at school 'til well after 5 each day this week. I still feel like I'm just barely keeping my nose above water. It better get better.

The hard part is that I don't love my kids yet. It's a lot like getting transferred to a new area as a missionary. I missed my old area and the people who were there, members and investigators. But eventually, I learned to love the new area. I know I will learn to love my new class, but until then, it's especially rough.

My feet were swollen yesterday. That's new to me in this pregnancy. I've discovered that wearing tennis shoes is the only way my back doesn't hurt, but that really limits my clothing options. (I will not be "that girl" who wears tennis shoes with a skirt!) But I'm not allowed to wear jeans every day yet. Maybe I can get a special exception. I'd rather not be pregnant and wear a skirt and heels.