Well, little did I know it would take 23 days to get into a good routine. I still can’t say that we are, but I will pretend like we are. Just when I think I’ve got it going, we have something come up like, library, book fair, pictures, snack…. need I say more? My little 1st graders are so sweet. Today I decided to spend some “QT” and ask each one of them to tell me something that is important to them. The responses were cute, everything from “I went to McDonald’s last night” to “I’m getting a new house my Granny bought” and even “I have a cat.” Sometimes I think education goes so fast, you lose track of the purpose of education. Is it really important to give kids so much to learn that you don’t stop and remember they are kids? They are litte 6 and 7 year olds. Some of them went to bed late, got up early, and didn’t even take a bath last night. Today, I think God reminded me of just that. Some of them need a hug every morning and I may be the only person that will give it to them. I never want to lose sight of that. What an awesome privledge I have been given. To be able to teach these babies. Some say, “well, your just still a new teacher.” It is my prayer that in 25 years when I retire (if I do), then I will still be humbled by my calling. This is a calling, it is not a job, it has no set hours, it is non-stop. When I’m not at school, I still think about them, I wonder about them, I miss them. I am grateful to be a teacher, and to be able to do what God has called me to do. I am happy:)
“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” — (Carl Jung)
