So I’ve been away at a math conference this week.
Poor Tempe had to stay with Pepaw, and let me tell you… that girl knows exactly how to throw a guilt trip. She can cry on cue like she’s auditioning for Broadway, and her singing and acting abilities might just get her there one day!
When it’s time to drop her off, I practically have to launch myself out of the car and sprint away before she can latch onto me and make me stay. (No, I didn’t literally throw her out and speed off — I took her inside to Pepaw, told her I loved her, and said I’d be back soon.)
Of course, she immediately flipped the switch: “Don’t leave me, Mommy!” — cue the big crocodile tears that rip a mother’s heart straight out. But as soon as I drove off? Little Miss was dried up and living her best life before I even got out of the driveway.
Meanwhile, I’ve been sitting in an Algebra 1 conference all week — it’s been fun and honestly pretty eye-opening. Sometimes I feel like an imposter and have to remind myself, Hey, you’ve been teaching for 13 years, you actually know what you’re doing.
I still feel young at heart and don’t love thinking of myself as someone who “knows more” than others. But this week, I found myself leading activities, helping brand-new teachers, and realizing just how much experience I’ve gained along the way.
It’s been a fun week, a refreshing break from the usual routine — and a good reminder that it’s okay to grow, learn, and even share what you know. 💙✏️