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Arjan Tupan's avatar

What a great story. Well, tbh, I read most of this, but *First* let me thank you. I wish my kids' teachers also show that vulnerability. And that enthusiasm for being open to learning new stuff. And admitting that even without knowing everything, you can still know enough to teach something. And learn from others. Such a magical lesson your are teaching your students with that! Thank you.

I think the big firsts in our family are not the ones I am experiencing. As you may have seen, we moved. That means our children started in a new school. In a new language for them. A language they didn't speak before the move. So, they are learning a lot and dealing with it quite well.

For me personally, I like new things. Change. Breaking routine. Sure it can be a bit scary, but that's also part of the fun. For me. I realize, not everybody feels the same way.

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Lisa Bolin 🌸's avatar

I actually thought of you when I wrote this, Arjan! Because I know you’ve moved quite a lot and I was wondering how your kids were going in a new school with a new language!

It really does make for wonderful experiences even though it can feel uncomfortable 😊 thanks for responding!

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Kathy Coutts's avatar

Loved this piece Lisa! You have sure experienced many firsts (FFTs) over the past few years, but particularly in the last year. I read it out to Michael on Wednesday night and he enjoyed it too.

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Lisa Bolin 🌸's avatar

Thank you! I’m a bit over FFTs but have decided to look at the positives! It’s that or cry! 😂

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