Look at my beautiful new look! When I put out a call for help
several good friends stepped up and offered assistance, including someone who
was blogging way back when I started. Many, many thanks to the brilliant,
beautiful and talented CeeCi! She did all the original backgrounds and designs
for New Beginnings, Cassie’s Space and PK Corey’s Reading Room and I was
honored that she was willing to put her beautiful work back to right. Thank
you, friend.
Yesterday was the first day of school for kids around here. It was
a little strange not going back. I started adding it up and out of my sixty
years there have only been thirteen years that I haven’t gone back for a ‘first
day’. But I’m having no qualms about retirement. I can definitely live without
a ‘first day.’
Mollie, of course, did go back and she had an interesting
morning. She sent me a video early yesterday morning, showing a bunch of kids
outside the school. I didn't think much
about it at first. I thought she was just sending me a first day picture. But
as I watched it again I realized somethings were off - there were too many kids
all outside. And why would Mollie be outside and WHY was there a firetruck and
an ambulance in the parking lot?
Seems there was a small fire in the kitchen about 7:15.
Parents were trying to drop off kids, teachers were trying to get to school,
the emergency trucks were trying to get there and it was the principals first,
first day as a principal and they were trying to get all the kids out of the
cafeteria. Of course, teachers did what teachers do. They took over, they got
the kids to the upper parking lot and into the old building. A little tough on
the first day, since you don't know who your kids are. But they kept everyone
calm until they could all go back. It was a minor fire, but not with a school
house full of kids in the room. It was an exciting beginning. Not exactly what
Mollie was expecting, but Mollie and her partners got the attention of the new
principal in a very good way. I hope the rest of the year is calmer.
Congrats to everyone on being back in school! Lucky for us, your retirement could lead to more wonderful stories! Amy
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy - I hope that true. I'm trying.
DeleteHi Pk, ooh, nice blog! Poor Mollie, what a start.
ReplyDeletelove Jan, xx
It sure was an interesting first day.
DeleteHi PK, so glad you got the blog back to rights. It looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, poor Mollie, what a way to start the first day! Hooray for no more first days for you. I'm with Amy :)
Hugs
Roz
I love the look, so fresh and clean. Mollie is the age to begin to handle it, not me!
DeletePK,
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling you are describing. It is fleeting but nonetheless there. Retirement, like a work career, all require your flexibility and heart.
Meredith
I went out to lunch with my former partner, who retired ten years before me. We celebrated freedom!
DeleteMollie's off to a great start. It will all be less exciting from here.
ReplyDeleteLike the new look
Her beginning of the year was smokin'!
DeletePK, love the new take on the old blog theme. Exciting start for Mollie, a 'first day' to remember! Now everyone else is back to school you can really relish retirement.
ReplyDeleteRosie xx
I'm glad it's her and not me. She's great and is young enough to really enjoy enjoy it.
DeletePK,
ReplyDeleteWhat a start to Mollie's new term. Loving the new look.
Love,
Ronnie
xx
Thanks Ronnie. It looks so fresh to me.
DeleteHi PK! :) Your blog looks gorgeous! I'm so glad that your friend CeeCi was able to help you sort out your problem, and make New Beginnings look lovely too!
ReplyDeleteHappy that you are reaping the benefits of retirement, as the new school year begins. I feel happy for Mollie too, who has had you as a great example not only as a mom, but as a teacher too. Sounds like she handled what could have been a tough situation with poise and maturity! You must be very proud! Many hugs,
<3 Katie
I am proud of my girl as I know you are proud of your children. We're lucky ladies.
DeleteYes, CeeCi is a wonder! I love the look and she set Cassie's Space right too. I could never have done it myself.
So glad you have your blog back, PK! It looks lovely. We will just pretend it was off rejuvenating at a fancy spa. So glad your friend was able to help.
ReplyDeleteIt's just ike hugging an old friend.
Hugs From Ella
What a way to start off the school year! However, Mollie did an amazing job handling the situation and keeping all her students calm. Hopefully, the rest of the year will be less dramatic. And, your blog looks beautiful! Hugs
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