Yesterday I spent the day substitute teaching for a friend of mine at the building where I got my first teaching job. This was a middle school teaching job and I very muched loved it at times! While it was fun to see familiar faces and the younger siblings of students I had a few years ago. I found myself really missing Elliette and Ian around noon. I was completely wiped out when I got home. Luckily I had the foresight to put some stew together for the crock pot the night before.
This time at home with my kids is so wonderful and substitute teaching is really affirming for me that staying home with them for this season was the right choice for our family. Brian is so encouraging about me not working and I just love him so much. I had the opportunity to work again today, but I plan to only work about six days a month and I am still tired from yesterday. I think today I will focus on getting my home clean, preparing healthy meals and a bath for the kids, getting some exercise, and taking care of paperwork. AND... I will be thankful for each moment of it!
