I've had a great Labor Day weekend. Met some nice guys, had some great fun but it's back to work tomorrow. Tomorrow starts my 18th year teaching. All last week I set up my classroom, did tons of paperwork, and had lots of meetings. Friday I met most of the kids in my class and they seem like they'll be okay this year. I'm always nervous on the first day of school and I have to remember that the students will be too. If things get tough this year, I can remember that I only have 13 more years until retirement.