I have been working a ton!!! I know this is good, but just like all the teachers who are taking all these days off, I am feeling burnt out too. I am so ready to be in a place where I know what to expect everyday. Where I know the kids' names, and the procedures for each building. I have enjoyed my time subbing because I knew I wouldn't be doing it forever, and because I have been able to pick up things I liked in each classroom, but I am ready now to have a "home." I am ready for long hours and knowing where everything is. And I am so ready for building relationships with just my 29 kids. (Which yes, is how many 2nd graders I will have next year).
I subbed in the room I will be teaching in yesterday and picked up a whole packet of information that the teacher has been writing for me. It overwhelmed me and excited me all at the same time. I know the beginning of a school year is stressful even for a seasoned teacher, but I also know that I have an amazing support group. It should be a fun ride!
My darling husband has been busy this month as well. He has completed the brick walls... That's correct, COMPLETED! A job that we dreamed up when we bought this house, that at some times I'm sure we both thought "is it really worth all this?" is working it's way to an end. Here is what our ridiculous hillside looks like now...
But now, don't be fooled. This yard is FAR from being finished. The garden will be in the middle of these two walls, and that is what Kevin is tackling next. It will have raised beds and a brick "floor". Then we have to pour a concrete retaining wall at the bottom of the yard so that we can attempt to level all the dirt from this hill into our yard. After that wall there is more leveling, topsoiling the entire yard and planting grass. And since we will be gone for a big part of the summer, we are hoping to have it all finished by the time school is back in session. It's closer to being a usable yard than it has ever been, and I can't wait to look out and see nice green grass and a garden full of stuff!!! THANKS to my amazing, hardworking husband our dreams and visions continually come true!
On another note, we leave for Europe in 40 days!!!! I cannot believe it is that close now! We can't wait to be writing on here every evening from our journey through Europe. Please cross your fingers that that horrid volcano calms down and we are able to fly on time to each of our four stops :)
Thanks for taking the time to stay updated with our lives! We hope the sun finds you and yours happy and well!!!!
The O'Neils
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