Today I was sore and achy. I woke up with a huge headache. My arm felt yuck. Should I go to school? I thought about it for an hour. I thought about going to school (my dining table) and showing up for my kiddos. But showing up means a lot more than logging on zoom. It means being real and accessible and kind and listening. I was not able to do that fully this morning. I texted my school, sipped on my coffee and went back to sleep. Two hours later... The sun was shining. My windows were wide open. I decided to go for a walk. It felt amazing. And I'm grateful that I listened to my body. It's so easy to push through when I'm not 100% but I'm trying to remind myself that it's okay to step back. Bella knows how to step back and relax. We should all learn a lesson from Bella.