I was up early this morning! I had enough time to cook some breakfast (a boiled egg and some coffee) and spend some time on the back porch reading and studying notes from Wednesday night's church service. Chet Atkins instrumentals played on the kitchen radio. Yes, it was a calm and peaceful morning. It was my first day of graduate school - what a perfect way to start off a new adventure!
The decision to go to graduate school has been a tough one. I've wrestled with the idea for a while, thinking that I wouldn't do it. Let's be honest, the reasons not to do it are plenty: single mother with little spare time, high demands at work, cost, and the fear of not being smart enough! But as I prayed and thought about it more, I began to see some positives: the opportunity to make me a better teacher, learning about how other teachers teach, spending time in a constructive manner, making new friends, and (hopefully) setting an example for Andy to work hard and be the best that he can be.
I had a great time today! I realize that this isn't going to be easy, but if it makes me a better teacher, then it will be worth it.
