the little ones came to school
most for the first time ever
filling our room with emotion and energy
a few minutes into our day
one had me write
an urgent note to her mom
that read:
“bring the car!”
we’re all tired and mostly all happy
tomorrow we begin again.
—
“be willing to be a beginner every single morning.”
-meister eckhart
My mom didn’t have a car 🚙
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however she could get there would work, I’m sure –
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I would imagine your wannabe escape artist felt differently by the end of the day. This was funny and I loved your quote.
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thanks, and she was doing much better.
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Hope you have a happy school year, Beth!
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thanks so much –
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Oh to be a kid again (just for a day or three…)
Great post. Have fun with all the little ones. 😍
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If the kids only knew the teachers are just as panic-stricken, terror-stricken and anxious. At least I was.
Getting past that first day — smooth sailing the rest of the year. (hopefully)(fingers crossed)
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Right)
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Love that “bring the car”! Hopefully her angst is short-lived 🙂
Happy new school year!
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Thanks and yes )
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🙂
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Great quote – sometimes we forget that with each new day, we have a fresh start and are beginners.
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Yes, all of us
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First days are difficult. 🥰
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They can be, absolutely
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😍🤗
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how delightful; have a good term, Beth 🙂
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Thanks , John!
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😂😂😂 I’m going to write ‘bring the car’ on paper and put it my pocket whenever I have to go someplace I might need to escape from.
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I thought it was brilliant and would love to use it too
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What a way to start the school year. Thank you for sharing the first day feeling, Beth.
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It’s always easier for some of us than others, to begin something new
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How lovely!
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❤️
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🌷🍃🌸🌿☘️
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❤️
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Love that quote!
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Thanks’
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Every day, no matter how many things we left pending, is a new beginning!
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Absolutely
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That note is hilarious. Last evening I attended an open house at my grandson’s preschool. Isaac seemed overwhelmed in a small room crammed with classmates, parents, siblings and grandparents. This grandma felt overwhelmed, too. Still, I was impressed by what I saw, including a community garden right outside his classroom window. I wanted to rush out and pluck the ripe tomatoes.
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It really was so funny, and brilliant too.) how wonderful about the garden!
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I can’t even imagine how difficult it is to be in the presence all of these emotions and energy, let alone making sure that they don’t get out of hand. My mother was a kindergarten teacher and I admired those skills which I didn’t inherit 😊
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It’s like being the star of a live improv theater show and I love it
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“… which I didn’t inherit.” Hahaha!! 🤣
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I like that quote. No matter what our routine or plans may be, ya just never know where you might find yourself and may have to begin going down another path or paths.
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That’s right
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For real this is and has been my experience. In a way I believe we should always be beginning that way we are always learning.
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I so agree
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Wishing you a great year, Beth!
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Thanks, Judi!
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Awww! So cute. I’m sure they will adjust.
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Today was already better )
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Adventure, heartache, joy, and satisfaction. Onward!
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All in one!
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Poetically put!
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❤️
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Another school year and another chance to meet innocent cherubs just learning their way in this thing called life and know that you will have an impact on shaping how their steps begin to fall upon that path. I wish you and these sweet young’uns a year of adventure!
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Thank you so much
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Such a cute story. “Bring the car!” I know that feeling.
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Yes, had I thought of it, it would have come in handy )
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Ah, fond memories.
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Very
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You captured the excitement of the first day of school, Beth. Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you-
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Aww, so lovely, those little ones. ❤️
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they always are
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“Bring the car.” Hahahahaha
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I thought it was absolutely brilliant and will keep it for my own use as needed
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I just know you are the most nurturing teacher. As an experienced teacher, you know that most of them will be fine once they settle in.
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absolutely, it is very short-lived, today was already so much better and my little one who struggled the most, had a long conversation with me about apple cookies today and joined the group happily after a very short time
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the first few days must be the toughest, for both the student and the teacher. (not to mention the parents!)
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it is an adjustment for all, but I know it is always temporary
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it’s nice to have that experience of knowing that this too shall pass…
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Yes, as dramatic as it may seem at the moment
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👍
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I bet you’re brilliant with the kids 🙂
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They are my tribe-)
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How gorgeous is that! Enjoy!
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Thank you )
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And you’re off to a new year. I loved this Day #1 post, Beth.
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thanks so much, here we go!
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Yup!
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I love the energy of young ones.❤️
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oh, so me too
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What a beautiful illustration you have made here of the zen concept of perpetual beginner mind. Easy to understand, heart warming. Great job!
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Thank you so much
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