Wow! My maternity leave flew by. Came back on April 12th.... very busy time.
It was tough to come back but I am really enjoying being back now.
It is super busy because I have to get a piece of artwork for each student for SPAC (ready by the 29th!) and they aren't done. Then there is also the art show to put together.
Also, there are quite a few projects that need to be completed by the end of the year. For example 2nd grade has 5 projects to finish by the end of the year!!!! I don't know how to fit it all in.
So much to do and only so many hours in the day.... at the end of the "work day" all I want to do is be at home with my little girls. So I am struggling with being a mom and a teacher too. I will get it down and it will be the end of the year. :) I need to some how get more organized and figure out how to fit everything in to the work day or things that I can work on at home when she is sleeping.... just now I don't like to bring things home because they end up being put on the back burner and then I have to scramble in the morning.
Rachel any thoughts on how you handled it for the new Mommy???
I found it so difficult to come into a classroom where someone else started teaching them, and I finish with them (new students to me). One thing you have going for you is that you already have established a relationship with those students already, and they will adjust to your return with ease.
ReplyDeleteMine is almost two already, and I'm still working the balancing act of work/home, and doing a good job at both. I guess my suggestion would be to put limits on time spent on project, particularly the ones that are not as meaningful in your opinion. The biggest thing - leave work at work, home is dedicated to family....regardless of what isn't getting done at work.
I have a hard time with leaving work at work.... I used to bring stuff home a lot because I would rather work at home than stay super late- we have 2 dogs and it got to be a long day for them.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I find that if I do bring something home I rarely do anything now.
I like the way you describe it though home should be just for family. Thanks!