A Long Week

This was the first full week back to work - back to school and I am pooped! It was a good week though. I have really great students and get to work with a terrific teacher for the third year in a row. I co-teach in her regular education language arts class. Last night was back-to-school night and the parents whizzed through their child's schedule like professional speed daters, but I think it is an important time for them to see our faces and our enthusiasm for the subject we teach, our co-teaching assignment, and their child's success. I admit, however, to being taken back whenever we get that single parent who approaches us to inquire about why their child is in a "special ed class" with two teachers. We just politely explain that we are both teachers in the class and support the students so all their needs are met. The parent usually accepts that response.

Regarding our adoption we are in phase two of the waiting stage. We are waiting to get back a few documents that are being apostilled and then we an finally get our dossier to our agency for translation. From there, anyone guess is as good as ours as to how long it will take to get our LOI. One friend, Lisa, using our agency, got hers back in record time - one month! Another friend and client, Tammy, got hers in nine weeks and one day. At this time we anticipate traveling in November. We are praying and trying to stay optimistic.

I hope everyone had a great week! I want to wish Lisa good luck as she begins her flight to Kaz tonight! You are in my prayers Lisa! I can't wait to see your little girl! Stop by her blog to wish her luck :-)