I'm so over this school year

...and ready for the next chapter of my life. :) It feels like it's already happening, which is even better. For music teachers, the big hurdle at the end of the year is the Spring Concert, which for me took place last Sunday. It was alright; nothing to write home about, but respectable and certainly better than I expected. And the best part? IT'S OVER!!!!!!! So now, we tread water for the next 2 weeks, and I'm outta here. Plus, the cloud that was hanging over my head is beginning to recede..........

That's really how it feels. Like I was in a dark cave somewhere, and winding my way through, not sure of the direction I was heading or where the exit was, but now I'm seeing that light and knowing I'm going the right way. Going with Mr. Ls class on a field trip tomorrow for Career Day, and then with them for another one the following Friday to a local state park. Going to Energizer's K4 graduation the week after that! Mr. L has his end of the year IEP meeting, I'm going to be meeting the principal of their school to request next year's teachers, etc etc etc.........finally, getting (again) to do those things that mean so much more to me, that matter more and that make me feel like I'm being the Mom I want to be, if that makes sense. :)

There's a thing or two about this place that I'll miss, but in general I am extremely burned out around here and know it was right for me to go at this point. The thought of being here again literally hurts my heart, so I know I've made the right choice. :) :) :)