Beginnings

So we went to the doctors and had the most amazing experience, I truly could never have imagined how it would feel to see our little one moving inside of me. I think up until that moment, as excited as I was, I was almost skeptical. I had a feeling that the millions of test that I had taken were wrong or something could go wrong... and I still slightly feel that way. But seeing our baby rolling all around, kicking and punching, and its little heart beating way faster than I could have imagined... was just an experience like no other. It was so sweet seeing Joel's reaction too, he is going to be such an incredible dad! Anyways, we go back February 23rd and get to see our little gummy bear again :) I'm so anxious to see how different it looks, and I hate having to call the baby "it" but that's truly all that we know it is right now so that's the best I can do.

On another note, I started my new job today as a VPK teacher. When I did my internship I was in a class with 18 2nd graders, ranging from 7-9 years old. Now I'm in a class with 4 and 5 year olds. It's amazing how much these children grow in just a couple of years! But I know that I am going to love it. These kids truly depend on you for just about everything. They are sweet as can be and know how to get away with anything. It's going to be hard being strict with them but I gotta do what I gotta do! The staff there is so friendly and willing to help out, which is wonderful with me being new to this age group and with it being my first classroom. I was worried that they would treat me like a child since I look so young but there are some teachers there that are not much older than me and even the ones who have quite a few years on me are very respectful and excited about adding someone to the Step By Step family :) And my wonderful hubby was waiting outside for me on my lunch break to take me out to eat, how did I ever get so lucky?
Well after a rewarding but exhausting day, I'm going to relax so that I have the energy to do it again tomorrow!

~Sam