So, what do you do with the kid who insists on speaking of himself in the third person? This kid is the fashion plate for the class and the kid that thinks he is soooo good that all he has to do is flash his pearly whites to get what he wants. Little does he know, I don't care about his 12 year old pearly whites. He thinks he is so charming. All I see is all of those guys in high school that got by on their looks and now sell used cars or insurance for a living. I can totally see this kid four years from now and, sadly, I'm not impressed.
Last night was Back to School Night and I had great fun making Liann nervous. She sat down and asked me what I was doing there. The funny thing is that I thought about not going, but was worried about what she would think of me if I didn't show up. How funny that we have known each other for so long yet, we still worry about what the other thinks. By the way, your presentation was great...and not just because I love you!
I'm still enjoying teaching...every day seems to get better and better. My kids are great and I am so lucky that my first year has been uneventful thus far. Oh, I did find a condom under a student's chair yesterday. I'm so looking forward to the conversation I get to have with her parents. Catch 22 - should I be worried that she has a condom at 12 or should I commend her for at least being safe? When did this happen? I am praying that she was just curious and this phase will pass quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
So, I admit that I can't pass up a good horoscope every now and then. My horoscope kicked me in the butt today...alright, God kicked me in the butt...
My horoscope said "Be thankful for everything that's going right in your life - it's a long list!" I admit, even will all my whining (which sounds so lame compared to what Christina is going through) I am truly thankful for what I have. I made my list:
the love of the Lord
love for the Lord
the love of a good and caring man (he's nuts)
the love of my healthy, beautiful child
a loving family
wonderful, loving friends
the job of my dreams
So, what am I whining about? Thanks to the advice from my last post. Chris, you sent me on the road to opening my Bible and spending some time in the Word and that is a good thing. Liann, thank you for always posting such honest stuff. I don't feel I have the wisdom for that yet, but it is something I strive for.
My horoscope said "Be thankful for everything that's going right in your life - it's a long list!" I admit, even will all my whining (which sounds so lame compared to what Christina is going through) I am truly thankful for what I have. I made my list:
the love of the Lord
love for the Lord
the love of a good and caring man (he's nuts)
the love of my healthy, beautiful child
a loving family
wonderful, loving friends
the job of my dreams
So, what am I whining about? Thanks to the advice from my last post. Chris, you sent me on the road to opening my Bible and spending some time in the Word and that is a good thing. Liann, thank you for always posting such honest stuff. I don't feel I have the wisdom for that yet, but it is something I strive for.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
It's Sunday morning and the house is silent. My smelly boys are still asleep and muffins are cooking in the oven. Sadly, I am only slightly domestic on the weekends. So, for the moment, I am stuck in the muddy mess of my thoughts.
At the present time I am feeling really lost in my faith. I feel like I am wandering around in circles with the same ideas just bouncing around in my head. I haven't lost my faith, I just don't know what to do with it at the moment. I don't doubt the Lord's love for me, but I am doubting something and I'm not sure what it is. I miss going to church, but I don't know if I actually miss church or if I miss church with Kathie. I love having Christians around me at school. As a matter of fact, this is the first time I have worked at a place with so many Christians. Have any of you ever just felt ambivalent in your faith? Does that make sense? At the moment it is an absolute struggle to open my bible or devotional. I keep finding other things that feel more important. I'm not saying they are more important, they just feel more important. Ok, this is sounding more lame as I go along. I will leave it at this ugly mess of words and move on to grading.
At the present time I am feeling really lost in my faith. I feel like I am wandering around in circles with the same ideas just bouncing around in my head. I haven't lost my faith, I just don't know what to do with it at the moment. I don't doubt the Lord's love for me, but I am doubting something and I'm not sure what it is. I miss going to church, but I don't know if I actually miss church or if I miss church with Kathie. I love having Christians around me at school. As a matter of fact, this is the first time I have worked at a place with so many Christians. Have any of you ever just felt ambivalent in your faith? Does that make sense? At the moment it is an absolute struggle to open my bible or devotional. I keep finding other things that feel more important. I'm not saying they are more important, they just feel more important. Ok, this is sounding more lame as I go along. I will leave it at this ugly mess of words and move on to grading.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Question of the Month
So, I have been keeping track of the great things the kids ask me on a daily basis. The winner for this month was:
"Why do all Asian people look Chinese?"
Chris
6th grader
Birney Elementary
Needless to say, that question started a mini-lesson on continents vs. countries. I am constantly amazed by the depth of some of our discussions. This is definitely something that you don't get with the younger kids.
Things are moving along and we are half way through the first trimester. The bonding has started and the days are getting easier and easier. For the most part, my kids are sweet and try to work hard. The politics of the school is hard to avoid sometimes, but having your own room to escape to is really nice. It's nice to have so many new teachers to commiserate with this year. There are 7 of us total and it makes a nice team when you are looking at a school where some teachers have been there for 15-20 years. Some of those teachers can be pretty bitter and angry. "Just you wait." That is what many of them say to us. Thankfully, the prayer time helps. There are some amazing people there that want to see us newbies succeed and are willing to do anything they can to support us.
Happy Saturday!
"Why do all Asian people look Chinese?"
Chris
6th grader
Birney Elementary
Needless to say, that question started a mini-lesson on continents vs. countries. I am constantly amazed by the depth of some of our discussions. This is definitely something that you don't get with the younger kids.
Things are moving along and we are half way through the first trimester. The bonding has started and the days are getting easier and easier. For the most part, my kids are sweet and try to work hard. The politics of the school is hard to avoid sometimes, but having your own room to escape to is really nice. It's nice to have so many new teachers to commiserate with this year. There are 7 of us total and it makes a nice team when you are looking at a school where some teachers have been there for 15-20 years. Some of those teachers can be pretty bitter and angry. "Just you wait." That is what many of them say to us. Thankfully, the prayer time helps. There are some amazing people there that want to see us newbies succeed and are willing to do anything they can to support us.
Happy Saturday!
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