Checking back in.

I have not blogged in a while. I just haven't had the time. Life has taken a big turn during the last couple of weeks.

I went for the para position interview and they offerred me the teaching position. I will also be starting a beginning string program for kids at the school. This is all wonderful, but I am having to jump through a lot of hoops to get all the paperwork straight. I am having to study for an exam that teachers usually take their Junior or Senior year of college. I have had three weeks to prepare. I will have read five books and taken dozens of practice tests. If I don't pass the PLACE exam, then I can't keep the job. Can you say "STESSED OUT!!!"? I also have to take a two year class. The class will be every other Saturday for two years. Summer's off except for two weeks straight. When I finish, I will be a real deal teacher with an emphasis in Special Education. My specialty will be Autism. I am starting a new program at the school, specifically designed for Autistic children. That is, if the district ever calls me to tell me that the paperwork has gone through and that I am free to come and sign a contract. I am to start school next Tuesday. Every minute, when I am not studying, I am waiting for the phone to ring.

I wanted to update everyone on the goings on and why I have not been blogging. I am really stressed and really busy running our household and studying. Throw my violin students in there and I am just about crazy right now.

Oh yeah, in about a week and a half, Tom and Laura have a birthday. Dillon BBQ contest is August 8 and my big exam is August 2. Crazy times, but it's all good.

Please understand if I haven't been blogging as much. Life is a bit stressful right now.