September 7, 2017
Day 342
Children are so loving. They are like lovable puppies. Even when someone wrongs them, they so easily forgive and move on. And when they move on, they give even more love and hugs and smiles to the person that wronged them. I pray that lasts forever with my kids. I pray they never stop forgiving so easily.
Today was crazy busy and stressful. We had a showing this morning, so I had to get the house ready to show before I left for school. I had to drop Higbee off at Patty's in the morning. I had school, then Adelyn had ballet, then I had to pick up Tobin and Higbee from Patty's house, make dinner, make lunches, oversee homework, bathe the kids, put them to bed, and do some work for school. All the while, Higbee was ringing the bell over and over to go out. The kids were running around and making loud noises. I lost my patience during dinner at the 45 minute mark of Adelyn and Tobin not eating their food.
I apologized and asked them to forgive me. And they immediately forgave me and gave me hugs and kisses. They are wonderful beings.
Thankful for my babies. Thankful for my students. Thankful for a good Thursday.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Lovely and rainy and cozy.
September 6, 2017
Day 341
Today was lovely and rainy and cozy. My children were sweet and cuddly. Higbee was lazy. Matt was feeling under the weather, and while I'm not thankful for that, it does make me happy to see my husband relaxing in bed. If anyone in my house spends time relaxing in bed, it makes me feel peaceful. I got to see my friend at school today. Thankful for an impromptu date with my mom. We met at a teacher's store, and we went to Wegman's afterwards. I love hanging out with my mom. Tomorrow is Thursday, and the next day is Friday. I'm excited for the weekend. Today was good.
Thankful.
Day 341
Today was lovely and rainy and cozy. My children were sweet and cuddly. Higbee was lazy. Matt was feeling under the weather, and while I'm not thankful for that, it does make me happy to see my husband relaxing in bed. If anyone in my house spends time relaxing in bed, it makes me feel peaceful. I got to see my friend at school today. Thankful for an impromptu date with my mom. We met at a teacher's store, and we went to Wegman's afterwards. I love hanging out with my mom. Tomorrow is Thursday, and the next day is Friday. I'm excited for the weekend. Today was good.
Thankful.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The future generation.
September 5, 2017
Day 340
I have this discussion with every single class I teach: When you come upon a homeless person, what do you do? Every year, I'm surprised by their responses. Almost every single student says this at first: "Give the person some food or some money." But it is always followed by this: "But my mom and dad say that we shouldn't give money because they might just use it to buy beer," or "But my mom and dad say we won't give money because they can just go get a job instead of begging for money."
I'm always struck by the fact that the child's answer is: give. And the adult's answer is: don't give. We have long discussions in the classroom about giving or not giving. Here's what I tell them year after year:
It isn't your job to make sure people spend the money you give the right way. It isn't your job to tell them to get a job. We have a responsibility to give to others who are less fortunate than ourselves. (And because I work at a private, Christian school, and because I am a Christian, I also tell them this): It says in the Bible that if a person asks for your shirt, give him your coat as well. People won't remember your face. They won't remember how much money you gave them. Or what kind of food you gave them. They won't remember what you said. But they will remember your kindness. And that small, kind act of giving to someone who is in great need could make all the difference in their life. Jesus calls us to give to the needy. To be kind and generous. That's it. No where does it say in the Bible to give only if you think the person will spend the money wisely. No. It just says to give.
I'm so very thankful to spend my days discussing important things with the future generation. I'm thankful that a child's answer to all of life's questions usually comes back to one thing: love. Love others. They are the first ones to say: Give. They are the first ones to offer hugs and love and support and encouragement. I'm honored to teach them. Thankful for my own children who bring me more joy than I ever could have hoped for. Their faces make me happy to be alive. They give me a reason to get out of bed and to try to make each day better than the next.
Thankful.
Day 340
I have this discussion with every single class I teach: When you come upon a homeless person, what do you do? Every year, I'm surprised by their responses. Almost every single student says this at first: "Give the person some food or some money." But it is always followed by this: "But my mom and dad say that we shouldn't give money because they might just use it to buy beer," or "But my mom and dad say we won't give money because they can just go get a job instead of begging for money."
I'm always struck by the fact that the child's answer is: give. And the adult's answer is: don't give. We have long discussions in the classroom about giving or not giving. Here's what I tell them year after year:
It isn't your job to make sure people spend the money you give the right way. It isn't your job to tell them to get a job. We have a responsibility to give to others who are less fortunate than ourselves. (And because I work at a private, Christian school, and because I am a Christian, I also tell them this): It says in the Bible that if a person asks for your shirt, give him your coat as well. People won't remember your face. They won't remember how much money you gave them. Or what kind of food you gave them. They won't remember what you said. But they will remember your kindness. And that small, kind act of giving to someone who is in great need could make all the difference in their life. Jesus calls us to give to the needy. To be kind and generous. That's it. No where does it say in the Bible to give only if you think the person will spend the money wisely. No. It just says to give.
I'm so very thankful to spend my days discussing important things with the future generation. I'm thankful that a child's answer to all of life's questions usually comes back to one thing: love. Love others. They are the first ones to say: Give. They are the first ones to offer hugs and love and support and encouragement. I'm honored to teach them. Thankful for my own children who bring me more joy than I ever could have hoped for. Their faces make me happy to be alive. They give me a reason to get out of bed and to try to make each day better than the next.
Thankful.
Monday, September 4, 2017
A day to be thankful for.
September 4, 2017
Day 339
Today was lovely. The weather was warm, but breezy. The sun was bright. The sky was blue. Adelyn and I went grocery shopping in the morning. I love to shop with my girl. The four of us played hide and seek. I love to hear my children laugh. We went to a playground and played with Casey and Phia. Odette joined us too. She just smiled the whole time. We saw my parents for a few minutes, and my dad had little gifts for the kids. I love my parents. We had dinner with Matt's mom. We had bbq and it was delicious. Afterwards, Matt's mom treated us to ice cream. It was such a pretty night to go have ice cream. I love Matt's mom. She is such a kind soul. It was a great day. A pleasant day. A day to be thankful for.
Thankful.
Day 339
Today was lovely. The weather was warm, but breezy. The sun was bright. The sky was blue. Adelyn and I went grocery shopping in the morning. I love to shop with my girl. The four of us played hide and seek. I love to hear my children laugh. We went to a playground and played with Casey and Phia. Odette joined us too. She just smiled the whole time. We saw my parents for a few minutes, and my dad had little gifts for the kids. I love my parents. We had dinner with Matt's mom. We had bbq and it was delicious. Afterwards, Matt's mom treated us to ice cream. It was such a pretty night to go have ice cream. I love Matt's mom. She is such a kind soul. It was a great day. A pleasant day. A day to be thankful for.
Thankful.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
A Sunday well spent.
September 3, 2017
Day 338
Today was wonderful. We went to my parent's house and spent the day outside with the trees. I love the trees at my parent's house. I went shopping with my dad. And when we came home, I went shopping with my mom because my dad and I forgot the ice cream. We had the most delicious meal. Turkey breast, rice, broccoli, and the freshest and most delicious melon. We had strawberry shortcake with vanilla ice cream for dessert. It was a really fun day. The kids and Higbee really enjoyed running around outside all day. I love to watch my kids get dirty from playing outside.
Thankful for my parent's house. Thankful that my family loves to spend time together. Thankful for a dinner that tasted just like my childhood. Thankful for big trees. Thankful for the best parents. Thankful for my family. Thankful for a Sunday well spent with the people I love. It was a good, blessed day.
Day 338
Today was wonderful. We went to my parent's house and spent the day outside with the trees. I love the trees at my parent's house. I went shopping with my dad. And when we came home, I went shopping with my mom because my dad and I forgot the ice cream. We had the most delicious meal. Turkey breast, rice, broccoli, and the freshest and most delicious melon. We had strawberry shortcake with vanilla ice cream for dessert. It was a really fun day. The kids and Higbee really enjoyed running around outside all day. I love to watch my kids get dirty from playing outside.
Thankful for my parent's house. Thankful that my family loves to spend time together. Thankful for a dinner that tasted just like my childhood. Thankful for big trees. Thankful for the best parents. Thankful for my family. Thankful for a Sunday well spent with the people I love. It was a good, blessed day.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
The most lovely Saturday.
September 2, 2017
Day 337
Thankful for the most lovely Saturday. Thankful for the sound of rain on the windows. Thankful for a large pot of homemade chicken soup. Thankful for lunch at Panera. Thankful for Sue, Matt's mom. She went with us today to a little ballet shop and purchased Adelyn's ballet shoes and tights for her. She also got her a sweet little ballet bag. Thankful for a clean home. For Higbee cuddling in bed with me right now. Thankful for two more days off with my loves.
Thankful.
Day 337
Thankful for the most lovely Saturday. Thankful for the sound of rain on the windows. Thankful for a large pot of homemade chicken soup. Thankful for lunch at Panera. Thankful for Sue, Matt's mom. She went with us today to a little ballet shop and purchased Adelyn's ballet shoes and tights for her. She also got her a sweet little ballet bag. Thankful for a clean home. For Higbee cuddling in bed with me right now. Thankful for two more days off with my loves.
Thankful.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Short.
September 1, 2017dé
Day 336
Thankful for Friday. Thankful for time to sleep. Thankful for three days off. Thankful that thankful lists can be short.
Thankful.
Day 336
Thankful for Friday. Thankful for time to sleep. Thankful for three days off. Thankful that thankful lists can be short.
Thankful.
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