I (heart) my job.

In a time where job insecurity and job loss is highly discussed, I have caught myself thinking about my job. The conclusion: I truly love my job. It is not secret that I endured lots of years of school to land the gig that I have now but it was worth it.

I (heart) the purpose of my job -- to help kids who need help, truly NEED help.

I (heart) the opportunities that I have to interact with so many people a day --principals, teachers, speech paths, secretaries, parents and most importantly the kids.

I (heart) the flexibility that I have with my job -- four schools to keep up with, in no particular order just get the job done.

I (heart) the consulting I get to do with teachers who share a passion for children -- behavior plans and problem solving.

I (heart) walking down the hallways and seeing the kids learning -- the atmosphere that comes with the carefree attitude of kids.

I (heart) being in the building on holidays -- Halloween and Valentine's parties are the best.

I (heart) getting off work at 3:00 -- well, maybe more like 3:45 somedays but I will take it.

I (heart) the things that kids say to me sometimes -- today I was testing and had the student run back to class to get his glasses before we started....as I was standing at the door of the room waiting for him to come back another student walked by that I had tested a couple of day before. He looked up at me, and without breaking stride, he said "You back testing again?" I said, "Well, of course, that is why they pay me the big bucks!" He said, "Poor kid!" and kept walking. I am guessing that he didn't really enjoy his testing process the couple of days before. LOL. I love having these stories to tell.

I remember hearing that saying, "Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." Somedays I come home and think -- did I just paid for what I did today! Fabulous. At the rate I am going -- I think when I retire I will be able to say that I never worked a day in my life.

Cheers to being a SPS.

Almost 2 years down and only 26 more to go till retirement, but who's counting.