Kids Say the Funniest Things!

Sorry the picture is so small, I had to scan it into my computer and I couldn't figure out how to enlarge it. So, as many of you know, this was my first week back to school with kids. I survived!! My class seems very sweet, maybe not future rocket scientists, but really sweet.

I have a story to share about this picture. On Tuesday, I gave my students a small paper bag and had them decorate it to tell about themselves then put 5 small items in it to bring to school to share with the class the next day.

So on Wednesday several students had their turn and they all brought in some interesting things to tell about themselves or places they visited over the summer. Finally, this little (big) black boy stands up to share his bag. He was just smiling so proud while he shared his toy dump truck, fire truck, cement truck, mac truck. Then he pulls out this picture and as proud as can be says, "and this is a picture of my mama." I was in the back of the room so I kind of squinted to see.... and couldn't figure out what it was. Turns out it's a picture of his mom's leg! I lost it...you had to be there, but he thought it was totally ligit. It gave me a good laugh and since I haven't met his mother yet, at least now I know what to look for right.

Where Did Matthew Go???

Boring! I am sitting in a meeting at school...got a million other things I could be doing, but I'm STUCK! We have someone here showing us how to use some online lesson planner and I can't see the screen so it not doing me any good!

Kind of sad today...Matthew started back to school this morning which means life just got really chaotic. I CANNOT wait for him to be done. It is so hard for him to balance work, school, family, and everything in between. I feel so bad for him because he tries so hard to accomplish so much and he just completely wears himself out! Please pray for him, I can't imagine how he feels. Everything he does, he wants to do with excellence which causes him to live a stressed out life. Pray for him to have balance and ease. Pray that he would remain yielded to the spirit and allow God to carry his load. Pray that he would be able to prioritize and determine what is necessity and what is not.

I am so thankful for him! I totally enjoyed our summer together. He did not have to read books every night and we really got to spend a lot of time together. These are just a few things that make me so proud to be his wife.

10 He can whistle in his sleep
9 He is always the same
8 He always gives his best
7 He's the most honest person I've ever met
6 He's a hard worker
5 He makes me laugh
4 He's humble
3 He's not selfish
2 He loves me for who I am
1 He loves Jesus more than he loves me!

He's a keeper! I say all this to say....please pray!

Do I Look Ready?

Ready or not, here it comes! Students come back to school this Tuesday. Do I look ready? I feel pretty prepared. No more sleeping until 9:30-10:00. That is always a hard adjustment to make. Time to start going to bed early and getting up early instead of going to bed late and waking up late.
We had "meet the teacher" last Thursday and Friday. I had 14 out of 21 children come to meet me. I don't know if that's good or not. It kind of makes me wonder about the other 7, where were they? Am I ever going to meet their parents?

Yes, my numbers have risen from 19 to 21. I knew 19 was too good to be true! The children I met all seemed to be very sweet and so did their parents. I think it's going to be a good year. I hope I have at least one that can make me laugh. Last year, I had a boy in my class named Eduardo and he was hilarious. I will miss his free spirit...he is ADHD and not medicated... I loved him! Many of you have heard stories about Eduardo. I am putting picture of him below so you can see how cute he is. I don't know where his glasses are....who knows, he would have left his head at home if it weren't attached! I'm sure there will be another special one to take his place.

Isn't he sweet! One of my friends at church has him in her class this year. I will have to get her to tell me his stories....he's too funny!

Aren't They Perty!

I know my feet were just want you wanted to see, right?

Last night, my friend Carrie and I went shopping, out to dinner and then off to get pedicures. It was a great night of doing all the things I love.....shopping, eating, spending time with a great friend, and being pampered.

This was a much needed pedicure for my poor, callused, blistered feet. I will start my new school year tomorrow with some pretty toes, YAY!

God Is So Good!

Let me tell you why God is so good. Not too long ago I heard Nick Campbell say that the best way to fight your battles is on your knees. That is so true, it is so much better to allow God to fight our battles for us.
For the past several months, Matthew and I have been specifically praying about a certain situation/battle and today our prayer was answered! God took care of the situation and even answered our prayer addressing the specific details that we had prayed about. It still always amazes me when He does that! Praise God for His perfect plan and how He always has such an amazing way of revealing it to us. I don't even know why I allow myself to get worked up sometimes. God has never given me a reason to doubt or second guess the fact that His ways are much better than mine. I am just so thankful that He cares enough to work out even the little details in our lives. Isn't God so good?


Ha! Rachel, I liked your comment about having Saturday night date night at Wal-Mart. Those days are long gone. Sometimes I miss those pointless trips to Wal-mart with my husband, does that sound crazy??

One Week From Today...

School starts back for teachers! I have been going up to the school some in the past couple days to try to get some stuff ready for the start of the school year. I have really gotten a lot accomplished which makes me feel good about facing next week. My list just keeps getting shorter and shorter which is good because those of you who are teachers know that when school actually starts back you get a whole other list to add to that one. I have not done any shopping yet, which is something I really need to do. I went to Wal Mart the other day to try to get a few things and the school isles were so crowded and messy that I got completely overwhelmed and left. I need to wake up at 7:00am and make a special trip sometime this week....sounds crazy but no one is there at that time and the shelves are reorganized so you can actually find what you need.

I have 19 children in my class so far! I am so excited to have only 19....hopefully that won't change too much. I will meet the little munchkins next Thursday & Friday at "meet the teacher." I only know who two of them are. A friend of mine says she looks in the yearbook to see if she recognizes them. I meant to do that yesterday when I was at school and I forgot. I thought that was a good idea though. Although sometimes recognizing them can be kind of scary! :) I think it will be a good year. I've had a great summer to relax and become anxious about the new beginning. Thanks for all who prayed with me/for me about this school year, I think it will be great!

You Have Got To Read It!!

I went to Lifeway last night with Matthew and I picked up this book by Francis Chan, it's called "Crazy Love" and it is sooooo good. I just finished reading it if that tells you anything. Francis Chan is a pastor out in California and I listen to his sermons sometimes online, so when I saw that he had a book I had to buy it!

This book will challenge you no matter where you are in your walk with the Lord. He talks about the complacency of churches and Christians today. It will really make you examine your life and question what you are willing to do to step out and make a difference for His Kingdom... because after all, it's not about us. He talks about breaking free from the status quo and stepping into authentic faith and obedience to Jesus Christ. It is the best $13.99 I have spent in a long time, I strongly recommend it. Read it, then let me know what you think.

Find out more about the book and watch videos at www.crazylovebook.com