Yesterday, Chris and I went to meet with Jack's teacher for his Fall Conference. I don't know what it is, but when someone outside of the family talks to me about one of my children, I tear up. I don't break down crying...unless of course it was last year with Thatcher's teacher for the 5th time...different story. It's like coming to the realization that your child is a "person"....a living breathing little being affecting the lives inside and outside of your home. For someone else to know him the way you do. To see your child's strengths and weaknesses....it's heart touching to me. Or maybe I'm just a big ol' sap.....but I LOVE to hear about my children! I hope and pray it's good news...for the most part, it usually is.
Jack's conference went great. I was in awe hearing about him, but I was truly in awe over the passion of his teacher. I left with a whole mixture of emotions. I left feeling so proud of my Jack. I left feeling great about his teacher. I left feeling sad for the teacher I wish I would have been. Jack's teacher truly LOVES teaching and truly LOVES the children. I'm so thankful Jack is in her class. I left my career feeling frustrated and burned out over standardized testing....and my heart at the time was really at home with my first child whom I longed to be with!! I know the many mistakes I made as a teacher....just as I know the many mistakes I've made as a mom...but I've learned so much and I know that being a mom would make me a better teacher today.
Life is all just one teaching experience after another....I'm the student on the back row that usually needs tutoring, and has to hear it, see it, and do it to get it.
Whatever I do, one thing is for sure...I WANT to be passionate about it!! I want to love it....and I guess tearing up when your child's name is spoken qualifies for having a passion about what I'm doing....which is raising a family.
YIKES!!!!
No one told me that the 3rd child will grow up 3 times as fast! This little girl is so much fun! She is giggling at every silly noise and glance! Still sleeps at night like Sleeping Beauty for a full 11 hours along with 3 awesome naps a day! The sweetest little girl ever who has stolen the hearts of her mom, dad, and 2 brothers! What a blessing!
All Votes Are In.....
and I'm proud to announce that Jack Ray is the official boy representative for his classroom for Student Council! Let's back up some....yesterday, we had to come up with a speech. I had cute ideas and he "poo pooed" them all. So, together we wrote a 1 minute speech that rhymed, he practiced it 2 times then said he was done!
This morning he said he didn't want to do it! I assumed he'd back out!
This afternoon he told us he won, then said matter of factly "I was the ONLY boy who gave a speech, so I had to win." He had said he thought his friend was going to do it. He said he asked him why he didn't and the boy said he decided not to, because he didn't think he would win. Wow! Already lacking confidence in the first grade!!
I'm so proud of Jack! He took a risk and I'm so proud for him! I'd be equally as proud if he hadn't won....it's all about FAITH! He was a little nervous, but he took a step out on faith! I hope this leads to many faith steps in the future!! Congratulations, Jack! You'll ALWAYS have my vote...and my heart! ;)
This morning he said he didn't want to do it! I assumed he'd back out!
This afternoon he told us he won, then said matter of factly "I was the ONLY boy who gave a speech, so I had to win." He had said he thought his friend was going to do it. He said he asked him why he didn't and the boy said he decided not to, because he didn't think he would win. Wow! Already lacking confidence in the first grade!!
I'm so proud of Jack! He took a risk and I'm so proud for him! I'd be equally as proud if he hadn't won....it's all about FAITH! He was a little nervous, but he took a step out on faith! I hope this leads to many faith steps in the future!! Congratulations, Jack! You'll ALWAYS have my vote...and my heart! ;)
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