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Today is one of those days...
I have so much to say and no words.

 Thirty-three days left...
Breathe

 Making the most
of every precious
moment,
Breathe

 I need to remember to enjoy and 
not stress
Breathe
I need to remember to listen and 
not nag
Breathe
I need to remember to watch and 
not assume
Breathe

 They need ME 
not crazy, stressed out me.
Breathe

 A reminder to myself as we journey through the crazy end of school year time...BE present with my students. BE with them. LISTEN to them. HEAR them. WATCH them. It's easy to get caught up in the hulla-baloo of test prep and finish the curriculum...being stressed doesn't make any of those things better, just stressful.

 Breathe!
Breathe!
Breathe!

 How are you managing a joy-filled end of the year?!?!
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  1. JaanaApril 29, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    Michelle, this is a perfect question! For me, blasting the radio with great music on the way to school and singing my heart out uplifts my spirit. Thankful/gratefulness journal and Saturday celebrations keep me focused on the positiveness even in the midst of not-so-great data that we just reviewed yesterday. Thanks for a reminder to keep joy in the forefront!

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  2. Margaret SimonApril 29, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    The craziness starts. WE had our first day back after the spring break yesterday, and I met a teacher in the hall. She said, "I already feel like I am drowning." I should've shared your poem with her. Just breathe. We need to remember that and to appreciate each moment. Thanks.

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  3. TaraApril 29, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Thanks for this reminder, Michelle - it's that time of year for me, too and I need to keep the message in your post firmly in mind and in my heart.

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  4. BernadetteApril 29, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Michelle,
    A good reminder not just for the end of the school year but for everyday. I like the constant "breath" refrain.

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  5. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    I always felt this way too at this time of year. Now that I am retired I no longer need to reming myself to "breathe".

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  6. elsieApril 29, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    You will breathe and you will accomplish all the necessary tasks because you are with the kids listening and watching. Just breathe!

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  7. LoraleeApril 29, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    Good advice.

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  8. Leigh Anne EckApril 29, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Remembering to breathe is so hard this time of year. Our second round of state testing started today...breathe! We have a lot of fun things planned in the next couple of weeks - that is the part I love!

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  9. drferreriblogspot.comApril 29, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    great advice,,,and the panic in your poem is so clear~

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  10. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    Thank you for sharing this. Today was our first day of testing, and the kids were insane. I honestly thought I was going to lose my mind. I appreciate the reminder to enjoy these final moments with my kids. We will get there!

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