Bad Weather Moods

This morning, I took my 5 year old niece to school. It was pouring down rain, 50 degress, traffic was awful, and I was extremely stressed because I had an 8:00 parent meeting for which I knew I was going to be late. As I was waiting in the mile long line to pull into the school, I saw a crossing guard stopping traffic to allow kids to cross the street. She was in a rain poncho, had an umbrella, but her feet and slacks were soaking wet. I felt sorry for her having to be out in the bad weather, but as I watched her, I noticed that she was smiling and laughing with kids and parents. As she gave some kids "a high five" and waved at passersby, shouting "hello--how are you today," I couldn't help but think to myself that this woman loves her job. It didn't matter that it was 50 degrees outside, pouring down rain, and traffic was awful---she was happy, smiling, laughing, and treating kids as if it were a glorious sun-shining day! I thought to myself--this is the attitude that I need to convey everyday to my parents, teachers, and staff. I could be having the worst day--a child sick at home, and angry parent waiting on my doorstep, a child who was hurt on the playground, poor benchmark scores, and too many kids in the AP office, but the fact is---I love my job, and I need to show that to everyone. I need to treat every day--even the rainy, cold ones--as if it is the best day of my life. I truly believe in positive energy, and if we as a community can bring positive energy into our lives, then our school would be great places to be everyday! I wish you all the spirit of happiness, positive joy, peace and love this holiday season. Merry Christmas to everyone. :o)