Sweet Summer Vacation

There is a saying in education that the top three reasons for being a teacher are: June, July, & August. ;)  There is a shred of undeniable truth in that statement.  This was an exceptionally challenging and demanding year and summer seems more like a necessity than a luxury.  This summer will be filled with classes, curriculum writing, a history conference presentation, and hopefully, a few blissful mornings on the deck at the lake with a mug of hot chocolate, my journal, and the birds.  Rejuvenation; an important key to preserving the passion for this profession.  Ahhhhhh, summer vacation is here, finally!