This week, I attended the orientation (i.e. paperwork meeting) to substitute teach. I'm excited to be doing something that will get me used to a variety kids in different age groups as well as have such a completely flexible schedule. It is possible to decide each morning if you'd like to go to work that day. That will be perfect for all of the random adoption-related appointments as well as enable me to be great support to my future kids. I will know their school system AND have the same days off they do. Win-win.
I'm a little nervous, of course. The scene of kids throwing gum into my hair and the next-door neighbor teachers having to come rescue me is pretty prevalent in my mind, but generally, I think I'll be good at it. My 10-year-old nephew told me I'd be good at it too, and his Asperger's-induced honesty is a pretty good thumbs up in my book.
So... I read substitute teacher blogs and lists and lists of tips in preparation for the end of fall break for the kids. My background check should be cleared by mid-next week, so I should be ready to jump in as soon as I'm needed the week after that! All in all, I'm pretty excited.
Going back to work, means, of course, I need to kick some of these house projects into high-gear! One more week! yikes!
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