I thought this day would never come! After six days of standardized testing and rain, the week has finally come to an end. I love every Friday afternoon, but this one is particularly sweet.
For the first time this week, the sun is shining. The students are gone, my classroom is quiet, and I am taking home an almost empty backpack. Life is good.
I am looking forward to a weekend with minimal plans, no alarm clocks, and a new book to start. The only thing better would be if we were not losing an hour of sleep Saturday night, but that is an excuse to take a nap on Sunday. Don’t get me wrong, I have a ton of things on my “to do” list at home, but there is VERY little on my “must do” list.
I hope your Friday afternoon is landing easy and is a little slice of heaven.
Rita DiCarne 
I like this distinction between a to do list and a MUST do list. I think it’s easy to get those two confused and find ourselves busier and more frazzled than we need to be. A weekend of minimal plans is always a good end to a busy work week.
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Ahhhh! Yes, the beauty of having a relaxing weekend with no “must dos” and a great book. Your post shows why weekends are the best time. Plus, the sun really does help.
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Wow, your testing seems early. I am sure you are relieved that is over. Our weekends look very similar…easy planning for next week, no grading this weekend, and the Scholastic book box came this week! Enjoy your weekend!
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Thanks, you too!
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An almost empty backpack with very little on your must-do list, sunshine, and a new book. Sounds like a perfect weekend to me. What book are you starting?
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The Lost Letters of Ireland by Susanne O’Leary. It is our latest book club pick. ☘️
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I love the details of the almost empty backpack and the difference between a too-do list and a must-do list. And I can feel the sunshine in your writing, after 6 days of rain and testing!
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Thanks!
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