First day with students complete

I could call the day nothing but a success.  I may not have completed display (bulletin) boards, a calendar, or a system to organise their supplies, but still a success.  I had ten of twenty-five students arrive today, all very lovely.  I think one boy will be a run for my money but the rest seem great.  Yesterday having the only plan of "getting to know the students" seemed completely daunting.  But today I was so very grateful not to have a schedule to abide by.  I could spend as much time as I wanted practicing moving from their seats to the carpet, or lining up, or walking quietly.  I forgot how much there really is to teach students at this age.  I do still feel like there is a lot to do, and it is a bit frustrating that my work time is fairly scheduled, due to provided bus transport to and from school.  For example today after school we had a short meeting with all Year 1 and 2 teachers, and then a longer Year 2 meeting about planning.  We were still in the meeting at 2:05 when I asked if the bus was leaving later today, no it was not, the meeting had just ran over, so I had to run to the bus.  So after school today not one thing was accomplished in my room.  But I am ok with that.  I think a good session over the weekend and coming in for a few days during the upcoming Eid holiday and I could be set for awhile.  Then I will enjoy the work day ending at 2 p.m. each day.  Last nights sleep was very restless so I am going to call it an early night.  I want to thank all of you that are following and commenting.  I love to read what you have to say.  I plan to go through once a week and reply to comments.  <3Viv