Grown up

When I was a child, I always pictured a grown up as someone that drives, has a job, and lives in their own house. I can proudly say that I'm about to accomplish all three. 

Tomorrow is the last day of my first semester of teaching. Thinking about it is very bittersweet for me. I absolutely love my job and my students that I have the privilege of seeing five days a week.  I currently teach the eighth grade and my students will be moving on to the high school.  One of the things I love is seeing the growth my students make from the beginning to the end. In my short time at the junior high, I saw so much growth in my students and that drive keeps me wanting to teach more and more. I  pray for each of my students that their growth will continue and that they accomplish great things in high school. 

With the end of school, comes a much needed summer break.  A break to refuel, refresh, and revive myself for my next group of students. A break to learn new ways to teach students better. School may be ending for me tomorrow but the learning will keep flowing. 

This summer, I will also be focusing on remodeling my new home. Who knew that remodeling would be so much work?!?! It's exciting work though and I cannot wait to be able to move in and become an official grown up.