Conferences

This last week has been crazy!! I had conferences, Adelle had a doctor appointment, Brian is hunting this weekend, I am scrapping/stamping this weekend... it's a mad house.

One thing I am very happy about is the fact that conferences are over. I don't really mind them once I am actually DOING them, but it's the anticipation for them that gets to me. Then, there is always one that I worry about. This year's was a doozy, but it all worked out in the end. Thankfully!

The one conference I worry about always makes me feel like I am not doing my job, but I work my butt off and I am great at what I do!! It has taken me a long time to believe that. I have been teaching for 7 years but haven't always felt as though I have gotten the support and guidance I needed. I am not saying I need constant compliments or hand-holding, but I do value the occasional, "nice lesson" or "good job."

My Dad has a saying at the bottom of his emails that I simply admire. Usually these are pretty hokey or sentimental but my Dad's reads,

"NEVER, underestimate the power of positive reinforcement!"

I couldn't have said it better Dad!