What a difference a school makes..

Like every good teacher is supposed to do, I sat back today to reflect on how the school year as been going so far. With 5 days under my belt, it is amazing the difference a school makes. I have a different attitude and a whole new outlook on the profession. This time last year I was already stressed counting down the days until the year would be over. I had IB, IEP, and ADD (love the alphabet soup, uh?) up to my ears and was seriously swimming. Today I feel very refreshed and loving my kids and the profession. My kids are polite, cooperative, and ready to learn. I am a much better teacher b/c I am actually getting to teach rather than spending my whole day solving conflicts. Don't get me wrong...all sets of children have thier challenges but I just feel like I can breathe this year.