The Best Gift…

The best gift I was given was not under the tree. (Although I’m appreciative of all of those 👏🏽🥲🙏🏽) It was being able to spend time with my family (even through phone calls and text with my family afar).

The holidays aren’t always the easiest time. Yup, I’ve been going to therapy to help with that. (Shoutout to my therapist 🤟🏽) But in the midst, I choose joy and being present in the moment.

Yesterday was the moments of excitement, the quiet, the laughter, the breaks (48% introvert over here 🤚🏽) and even naps. I took two naps yesterday—who even am !?!?

It’s those moments that you capture, take in and hold on to. Here’s some things that really brought me joy:

Getting up early, seeing the lights on the tree , cooking for my family, seeing them eat and eat, watching basketball—a lot of basketball, playing Pictionary and What’s the Meme? , relaxing and being here now—in the present moment.

What were some moments of yesterday that joy peaked through?

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Published by LoveTeachBless

Hello fellow teachers and friends! I began teaching in 2001. It is amazing to think that! I can't believe that I have taught so many grade levels and facilitated learning for teachers for so many years! My teaching began in South Carolina, then Virginia and the now in Georgia. My 21 years in teaching and education have taught me a lot about relationship building, authentic teaching and learning, life long learning and the importance of caring for self. I truly feel that those years upped my level of teaching in ways that I never could have imagined! My love is literacy and infusing diverse books in all we do. I am back in the classroom and I am also an Instructional Coach! I was an Instructional Coach in schools for 5 years and 2 years+ now as a consultant. I’ve written two books too! (If you would love to support there is a link in my blog) This blog is my journey. Hopefully you will stick with me!

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