I walked into school, my brain already running a checklist of things I needed to accomplish before I left for the day.
Clean up preliminary 5 day in person schedule, email teachers, finish ACCESS testing student, email teachers regarding ACCESS schedule after break, grab materials to take with me in the afternoon… the list went on. I nodded, waved, or said good morning to colleagues as I hurried down the halls. Rounding the corner to my room, a 4th grade teacher popped out of the door, and we almost collided. “Hey! Good morning. Sorry about that!” I said as we laughed, and she followed me through the doorway. Still focused on how much I could get down before picking up my student at 8:40, we chatted about the door. A huge smile on her face, unable to contain herself, she interrupted, “Look!” And she jutted her chin behind me. I turned to look. There was the round table with the plexiglass divider and books stacked in front, just as they had been two days ago. I turned back to her with my eyebrows raised, clearly missing something. “Look,” she insisted again. I swiveled my whole body this time, taking in my side of the room. Normal, typical, usual, my desk. Oh my goodness, my desk! It was covered with joy and personality. A complete surprise baby sprinkling to make up for the fact that the planned baby shower kept having to be moved. ‘ So here I was, on the last morning I’d be in before break, a half day at that, being showered with love by coworkers who refused to give up. I’m so glad they didn’t, because this surprise made my week.
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Heidi
3/26/2021 09:40:22 am
What considerate coworkers you have!
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3/26/2021 09:57:12 am
Congrats! How exciting that your co-workers were able to surprise you in such an unexpected way!
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