I'm currently off work for the summer and I'm due back for the second week of September. I still have a little ways yet to enjoy this break but I can't help but feel anxious already. I've had about 4 dreams about work in less than 2 weeks. I AM kind of nervous because the classroom dynamics have changed (new staff and students) but I know things will work out fine. I'm not worried about my job performance so I'm not really sure why I'm feeling this way.

I guess it's the changes. Route, new people, structure, plus your little guy and his routine. Yeap, change can be good but so many factors and variables can be discomforting.

LOL Jess,
may I refer to another post (of mine):

(Topic: First work day after the holidays tomorrow )

QUOTE [the thought of the first work day after the holidays is a scary one. I feels like I am moving closer and closer to the edge of the freezing cold pool and soon I will push myself over the edge...and start the daily and weekly race again. After these lazy holidays it will be a shock.
I guess I am being ridiculous, especially because I am lucky to live in Europe and we have a lot of holidays and should simply be thankful.
It's just that our daily routine is quite tight, and the work stressful and the timescales tight. It's like I go from stressing because of some parts will not be ready for first flight to stressing because I have to go to the post office and the groceries shop during my lunch hour so we have milk and bread for dinner but there is another meeting right after where I can't be late so all I end up doing is running but I can't show that to people so I have to think ahead like crazy to make sure I don't forget stuff which makes me stress even more for fear of loosing time I don't have anyways.
No, it's not so bad really, I guess it will be OK once I jump. It always is. ]


and I kind of feel like this again today. I am starting day after tomorrow..and I have ambivalent feelings about it: happy because I really love it, but nervous because it's such a race.

I believe we'll both be OK ?!

lol I hope so..

But you are SO right Jess. Tomorrow morning will be hell. How will I wake up Ian ? He's used to sleeping in till 10 now.

lol well in another post, someone suggested using a squirt bottle.

quote:

Originally posted by miss jes:
[qb] lol well in another post, someone suggested using a squirt bottle. [/qb]

and in another post again someone was talking about child abuse

lol i think that was corrected

I wish I had this issue... I should have become a teacher

In all seriousness I would chalk it up to "starting a new year anxieties". When I was a student I always got nervous weeks before school started and had weird dreams about the new school year. I use to dream alot about missing the 1st day of school, like I had the wrong date or something. Then my junior yr it did happen (I forgot to turn my alarm on)!!

Eve, that IS terrible. These things are not supposed to really happen, especially on a first day !

BTW, Ian's first day (today) went well this morning...he woke up by himself...and we'll see the rest tonight. And my first day is tomorrow...ARGHHH (I am NOT ready).
Actually, thinking of it..today is my only REAL day of holiday (all my myself).

Evestar, I'm with you ... from where I sit (at work) I'm thinkin' - summer vacation sounds GREAT! lol ... but I'm sure it has it's draw backs. Jes, you don't get paid on your break, do you?

I personally think teachers should make more. I am not trying to start a debate, because I know this is a topic that can do just that. I just think, our children are so important...not only to us, but to the future (cliche' I know) ... but true!

In any case...back to the topic @ hand. I would think it is normal to be a bit nervous after being off work for the summer. I feel that way after a two week vacation. I'm sure you'll fall right into it.

By the way, I almost had to get the squirt bottle out this morning. Nicolas just did NOT want to get up! He has given me permission to use the water to wake him up... which I find funny. I feel sorry for him, because he has not gotten to sleep in during the summer..since I have to take him to child care before I come to work.

I should have been a teacher too!

I forgot about this thread. Funny story Eve! I've done that too and it's not funny. lol

Well my time is coming to an end. Still having those dreams. I went to work the other day to help set up so I'm feeling a bit better about going back at least. I'm more less stressed out now over my son starting kindergarten and having to go through gradual-entry. What a pain. I'm also nervous for him because it's a huge thing for him. I wish I could be there.

Tic toc .. it's count down now!