ready for tomorrow

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tomorrow marks my first official day as a 

toddler montessori preschool teacher - 

i could not be more excited.

or more nervous.

or more afraid of failing.

or scared of letting down the children and my fellow staff.

i'm a whole mess of emotions right now;

in fact, i couldn't sleep at all last night.

i have already received some complaints

from parents who are apprehensive about 

my abilities, qualifications, and education.

while i could agree with them and simply step aside 

(surely there are many, many more teachers qualified to work 

with their children),

i am ready.

i am excited.

and i am putting one hundred percent of my effort into succeeding at this job.

i hope they give me a chance.

i know i will make mistakes.

i know i will lose my temper and struggle with not having 

enough patience.

but i will also love their children.

i will do my very best every day.

and i will pour my heart into teaching and helping shape the lives of their children.

i think that's enough, right?

xoxo.