This time last year..

As I sit here...doing my basic nothing I find myself thinking back to this time last year. This time last year I was nose deep in teaching 24 5th graders. Gosh I loved them...at the time I was never so busy as I was then, I was always at school. I got up at 6:15 every morning and was at school by 7:30 and usually stayed until at least 5 or 6. I was never so tired but never so happy with my work. My mind never stopped, I was always thinking of ways to improve my teaching, how to make the next days lesson more fun, how to get through grading 24 papers from 6 subjects.
And now I'm nose deep in 15 1 and a half and 2 and a half snot nosed, poopy diapered, sweet talkin, adorable smiles. I really love them but last year was beyond anything so wonderful, I am hoping and praying for a job with elementary kids. Ones who for the most part keep their snot and throw up to themselves.
I wouldn't trade last year and my 5th graders for anything. I miss them so much. I am learning the patience of Job in order to find my dream job of teaching 5th graders...(or even 3rd, or 6th, or 4th).
Last year I did not know how good I had it, I cherish every moment, stressful or wonderful. Teaching my 5th graders, they made me sure of what my dream was and is...to teach upper elementary...I place my faith in God, in someone who knows more than I...much more.