Failing!

I'm failing. I had such good intentions but that will only get you so far. My 365 Project may need to be put on hold as new events have unfolded in my life. I'm a kindergarten teacher. I love my profession. However, it has it's challenges. I have always taught half time, one session, 20-24 students. This week I was asked by my principal to teach full time, two sessions, 40-45 students. Let me also say, school starts in less than two weeks. I pondered and prayed, discussed with the Mr., and in the end accepted. This has caused me great stress and anxiety. This week I was a presenter at a Math Academy held in my district. I team taught with another kindergarten teacher. We taught 30 other kindergarten teachers in our district. Intimidating! I've done this once before. The presentation was only an hour though. This presentation was two days, almost 6 hours each. I spent my whole summer planning and preparing for this event. It was a success, I think. I hope. It's what I've been told. Anyhow, to add more to the pile, I completed and submitted my last paper this Sunday. I've also been working on my Master's this summer. The last paper was 17 pages long. This week has been so emotionally draining week. And it's only Wednesday. This school year is going to be difficult. I am teaching full time. I am also completing a math endorsement program. I have to take one class in the Fall and one class in the Spring for my Masters. Above all this, I have a family, two beautiful daughters and a wonderful and supportive husband. I believe Heavenly Father never gives you more than you can handle. I can do this. I can survive this year and in the end I'll be stronger. This was not a "woe is me" post because there are worse things in life. In comparison to many I am blessed, very blessed. I am thankful for those blessings. The point of this post was to say my little 365 project many not be a daily posting. I'm not going to give up though. I'm going to strive for excellence because it's who I am as a teacher and as a person. Brighter days ahead!