Learning to teach again...

Now that Colton has turned one, I have gained some new responsibilities.  I get to teach piano to about 12 students.  They are amazing.  Everyone practices and is musical.  I had better improve my skills on the piano

if I'm going to teach them anything more than what I already know.

 Fridays I substitute teach.  My first week I had the music class at the junior high, my second week I had a bilingual 3rd grade, and last week I got assigned to Anna and Ella's school. I must still be cool enough to be seen with, because they came by to visit me at lunch.  Or maybe they were just checking to see if I was still alive.  I feel worried that I'm too strict or not strict enough, and that everyone is watching me get my bearings again.  I hope I gain my confidence back. 
Ella's friends coming by.
 And now Anna's friends.

Another chance to teach again..I just got called as Ella's primary teacher.  (Ella didn't make it for this picture!)  Aren't they the cutest kids?  I am so lucky.  Ella was sure to let me know that I was way too strict.  Even with that critique, I was so happy to feel the strong spirit from all the children in primary.  I love primary.

Yeah, and with Colton turning 1, I've even left the couch to meet for breakfast to celebrate new babies.  

I haven't done that since I was the one having a baby, a year ago!  As much as I love being home with a baby and a toddler, it's great to touch base and commiserate, especially with such fun girls.