Coffee and Chocolate...in that order...
I am back for a moment at least...I still haven't figured out how to blog regularly, when it hits, I share. Today, it hit. Today was a two cups of coffee and chocolate kinda day and I will be honest a third cup of coffee could have been helpful, but out of respect to those I love most in my environment I used my self discipline and ate chocolate instead. The morning started off with a delightful parent who attended my "Sit Down with Shannon" session and made me shine as she shared how delighted she was with the teachers and supports in our school. Let's be real folks... as a principal, rarely do we hear what is going right. I have a lot of skill in positive self talk and utilizing sugar to balance the complaints. Today though started off with a wonderful and positive parent interaction and my heart was happy. She left and then the rest of the day would begin to unfold, not as I had planned in my head while getting ready (which is the case everyday, but I stil