Day #2- 30 Day Blog Challenge

A photo of me and how my day went is today's topic....
(Not a picture of me today, but rather a picture that reflects my sigh of relief and relaxation about to take place in t-minus 1.5 days!)

Today started out as "one of those days." Imagine this: 2 days until summer vacation+ 180 7th graders who have to stay in a classroom all day + one pregnant/moody/emotional teacher who is just ready to be done with the school year= get me out of here ASAP! Teachers AND students are done...tapped out. BUT the show must go on. I planned an easy activity for the kids that would *hopefully keep them somewhat quiet to help the time pass. My morning was a success...the afternoon not so much. (With the classes, that is.)
Then it all changed....

I received an email before lunch that stated I was being recalled to my job for the 2011-2012 year.

With budget reductions and the state in a "state of crisis" regarding education, no teaching job is safe. Especially mine, where I was the last hired with my credential in secondary schools. EVERY YEAR for 3 YEARS I have received a reduction notice.

(Along with my soapbox, that I will stay off of for the purpose of this post, this years reduction notice was more disgusting than ones in the past....just so ya know. Lot's of D.R.A.M.A. in my neck of the woods!)

Some new details including a little babe that is coming in December, added to the pregnant/moody/emotional person I spoke of earlier and caused me to be even more of a nutcase when the pink slip came down. BUT, as the husband said it is "all gonna be alright" now. I can breathe a breath of fresh air, enjoy the 10.5 weeks of vacation time coming my way and know that it IS all gonna be alright....for this year anyway!!

It is now 8:36 pm and I am exhausted...think I will turn in tonight and enjoy (or try to) the last 1.5 days of school....GOD help me!