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Today I am optimistic. [I think this has to do with having one of my best weekends yet - thank you for the visit my dear friend from home ] Here are some examples of why:
L told me I was one if his favorite teachers (and he is a major challenge so that was exciting).
When a pencil was thrown at me today I just thought “Yay – a pencil! I can replace some that have magically disappeared from my room”
K gave me another drawing.
D has been good in class for a solid 2 weeks.
Some of my 8th grade girls are SUPER excited that I am baking to help them with their bake sale
And I was able to have a really good dinner – chickpea patties with mediterranean salad -yup – I made it from a Real Simple recipe – woo!
Hope your weeks are going well!
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