It's happening...

Finally got to see where my program will be located.
There are pros and cons. Of course.

The new facility is beautiful. For more than 35 million dollars, it ought to be.
It's gigantic. All the kids are under one roof now. Before, we had a couple portable classrooms (without bathrooms!!) and the school was broken up in an odd way. Part of that was due to the haphazard remodeling and adding on that occurred over the 100+ years the building was standing. Up and down a lot of stairs. It was really tough on me physically last year, but hey, I made it. Now if I want to go upstairs to use the copier in the staff work room, I can take the elevator. It's just outside my door.

The room where I'll be holding my program isn't going to be a designated space just for me, but it will be mine during program time. I will have to be choosy about what I bring in, but I do have room here at home for some of it.

For example, during Seuss month I will bring in my bins of stuffed Seuss guys and my bin of Seuss books. And haul them out every day for the kids. And put them away at night. For a month.

But I would have had to do that anyway, regardless of location. Many of those things can't be replaced, so I have to keep track of 'em. Best place for that? Home.

Now that I know where I will be with my program, I can finally go through all the things I've saved/stockpiled at home, too. I have many things that I'd like to have at work, but there won't be room for them all. They're not necessary for my program, they're extras. Some I will keep in the shed, because if I get my way and run a program during the breaks, I will need the extras. The things like Hot Wheels (I have quite a collection) and ribbon and stuff for specific projects.

But there is a ton that I can get rid of. I'd really like to have the momcave for my own projects. My art supplies and TV/DVD player. The stereo. Does anyone still have stereos? I love mine. Bought it for Lyssa years and years ago. She preferred headphones and portability. So now it's mine. Mine, mine, mine!!!!

I've been stressed since May. Trying to run my program, get things packed, work in a madhouse all summer. Bob is coming for his annual visit in a little less than two weeks. Matt came over Monday and painted the spare bedroom. We got paint at Habitat for Humanity's Re-Store. He said it was some of the nicest paint he's ever used. They mix their own, using leftovers from all kinds of sources. Reasonable price, too. Far less than usual retail and much nicer quality.


The new school building wasn't even legal for occupancy until 5 days ago. They had a temporary permit for the grand opening/tour, but there was a specific route that people had to stay on. School personnel were stationed at strategic locations that night to make sure that happened.

But the building is open now. 
The space I'll be using has a full kitchen setup. And a washer/dryer. Not a huge amount of storage, but I think it will work out.

Things always do.

I'm hoping that I'll be able to sleep a little better between now and then. I have been waking up four or five times every night worrying over details. Obsessing. Because of course I am.

Then, when Eric gets up, I have to get up and go to the bathroom. I go back to bed and can't sleep. I get up. Then, when I'd really like to take a nap it's too late in the day or I have 10 other things that need to be done.

I can't wait for a routine. Oh my gosh. Never thought I'd be looking forward to getting up at 5 so things would be back to what passes for normal in my world.

Fortunately, my school year schedule almost always has time for a nap.