I got the best email today from one of my student's mom. The girl in my class has developed VERY early and she has alot of emotions going on. She cries alot and gets mad and I don't know how to handle it. So I got in contact with the mom and we are having her see the school counselor starting next week. I have some other things planned too, but just getting on the same page with her mom has been good. The mom basically said that she wants to cry because no one has cared about her daughter like me and has wanted to help. I don't think the mom knows quite what to do with her, so she feels relieved that she's being pointed in some direction. So, that made me feel good. I also got another great compliment from a parent this morning. The student came from a private school and the mom said that he loves it here and he loves my class. And she just said thanks for being a great teacher. Those are the things that make it all worth it :)

I'm really looking forward to this weekend. I bought lots of yummy stuff to make for dinner tonight. Pat got totally shafted out of his contest at work so he's bummed and we're just gonna stay in and cook and relax and drink wine. Sounds like a perfect night. Tomorrow I have a training all day and then I have no clue what we are doing. I really wanna watch the fight somewhere. It's gonna be good! We might just go to his parent's house so it's free - lol.

I cannot begin to describe how happy I am that I am going home next week. I feel like I haven't been home in a really long time, even though I was just there in August. I'm just homesick and super excited about all of the festivities that are going on all week. It's going to be so much fun! I REALLY miss my girls too. I wish we could have another sleepover again with Jackie!