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It is hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the first day of school. For me as a teacher, late August and early September always mark the start of my new year! I officially started my new job today as a teacher mentor. I spent the day with a new kindergarten teacher who is absolutely delightful. We attended a professional development session at a sister elementary school and were able to get some great ideas for how to set up the classroom. We got back to the classroom and I was thoroughly enjoying putting books, blocks, and games away. As I turned to look at what we had accomplished this afternoon, seeing the sun pour in through the windows across the rocking chair and bookshelves, I did feel a small tug at my heart as I thought about all the wonderful late summer days I spent setting up my little learning community and preparing for my charges.

I will miss having my very own group of students, and my own classroom, but I am looking to this new phase in my career and growing as a learner myself!

We had a great weekend and were able to spend some time with friends last night. That always refreshes and renews us and we are very much looking forward to the days and evenings when we are entertaining and the laughter is ringing through our cozy home!

We'll be posting more pictures soon, as the house is being painted this week! Yay!