My new favorite word is: (drumroll please..............................)

PROGRESS

Yes, it is coming in baby steps at the moment, but I would have to say that as far as my classroom is concerned, there is quite a bit of progress being made. I told my friend Miss G. today that today was the first day that I left my school feeling like things will, eventually, come together. Yes, this process is overwhelming, but I wouldn't say that I'm overly stressed about it. I'm a realist, I think, and I'm generally able to look at a situation and assess whether or not it is a realistic task. In this case, I'm dealing with fifth graders. They're disillusioned to a certain extent. I don't have to worry as much about the presentation of the room - the "wow factor" if you will. They don't want to be baby-ed, so I'm going to try to focus less on making the room itself perfect and more on tackling content, approach, and concept.

Tomorrow my mom is coming with me, and we will be delivering my teacher chair. An essential item, I think, and I hope it will add that missing home-like feel to the room. I will also take my first crack at laminating tomorrow! Nerd city, I know, but this is a big moment folks!! Here's hoping I don't burn down the building, laminate my shirt, or ruin my awesome posters.