I hope that this week will bring more stability and routine-- both at home for me and at work. I've picked up some more hours, which is a blessing. I'm now able to spend time with the preschoolers and the school-aged kids. It's nice to have the different variety in my world.

With all the crazy weather we've been having, school's have been canceled quite a bit. One mom said yesterday that it was like the kids came back from 2 different breaks. Our routine in the afternoons have been thrown off some, and no matter what people or kids will tell you, they need stability and routine. It's important for all of us.

I have 2 staff meetings to attend this week. I'm feeling a little afraid of the school-aged one. We're talking about "Reviving Ophelia." I know it will be good, but I just am anticipating that it will be sad. But I also know that it will be good. And I am sure helpful in dealing with and continuing to work with kids.

I'm also finishing up my first week of online classes. I think I'm going to really enjoy it. I like being able to do class on my time. It's nice not to have an hour and a half commute to/from school. I'm finding so many ways of taking back time for me in a good way. It's making me feel accomplished and much more at peace with my life right now.