I Think I am Back

Holy Toledo, Batman! Was that ever a tough couple of weeks. I came down with a debilitating case of bronchitis that knocked the wind out of my metaphorical sails. Even with having Thanksgiving off, I still missed nine days of work and only went back on Friday out of guilt. I am still only running on partial power, but at least life is getting back on track.

Before I even made it to my classroom door on Friday, I had a bunch of fifth graders wrapped around my middle, hugging me warmly. I was very seriously informed that the substitute was very strict, but she had to be because that's her job. I am not sure who was more excited to be back at work, me or them! 

Later that morning, several students shyly handed me gifts that they had either brought hoping I'd be back, or purchased that morning from our Sant Shop. One student in particular knows me well.

It's pink and horsey!

Of course I oohed and awed and eagerly flipped open the top.

Right?!?

I might have squealed just a little bit. How cute is that?

Weird selfie, but aren't they all?

After putting on the necklace, I wondered what to do about the box. I didn't have to heart to toss it; it's too sweet. I found the perfect spot to leave it. My reading room is my favorite place in our house. While it's not overtly equine, I've snuck a few things in that make the room particularly mine.

Just right!

Getting back to normal is a good thing. Doing it with horses makes it even better.