I have been exhausted lately. Between being 4 and 1/2 months pregnant, teaching 17 little stinkers, er, I mean, second graders everyday, grading their work, and actually keeping up on the housework for once--I am about done in. However, believe it or not, I have never felt better! For once in my life, I am pryaing the Rosary everday and living out my vocation better than I have in a long time, maybe ever. God is good, so very good. For it is in my weakness and exhaustion that He is teaching me how truly strong He is. He is preparing me for what lies ahead--for the sleepless nights with just an infant, and then, hopefully, for the sleepless nights with an infant, when we have 2, 3, 4, 5, etc, etc, more little more to tend to. All I know is that right now I am very thankful I just have my husband to take care of and not a bunch of little ones. But I know that if God chooses to bless us with a whole horde of children (like I pray He will) that He will equip me with the strength and grace I need to take care of them and my husband and the house!
Alright, well back to the stinkers. Only 14 days of school left, but Im not counting or anything. All I know is that I am really looking forward to just having to deal with my own kids...kids that I am trying to rasie the way I see fit, and not having to corral others' progeny who are often obnoxious and loud and the worst listeners on the planet. All I know is that I pray that this experience will benefit me and these kiddos in some way. And I am confident that it will, for does not our Lord promise to work all things out for those who love him? Even if it isn't worked out until Heaven, I believe He'll bring good out of my experience teaching 2nd grade.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Pot Roast
My dear sweet husband put a pot roast on this morning while I was at school teaching. He works in the oil field, 2 weeks on, 1 week off. He is finishing up a week off (which he actually took off for once) and has cooked dinner pretty much every night this week! It has been wonderful!
TGIT...huh? Yes, thats right, thank goodness its Thursday! NO SCHOOL tomorrow, well at least no little munchkins running around. We have a cleaning day, which my classroom really needs. These kids are about to drive me crazy. They are making their First Holy Communion on Sunday and so in preparation, we went to Reconciliation today. I was so embarrassed at their behavior in Church. But alas, nothing new there. I did have to laugh, though, when Father asked them how many persons are in the Trinity. He asked, "Four or six?" Well, he had some takers for both and then some were convinced there is only one person. I swear, these kiddos rarely listen! I could probably teach them just as well if I were mute. :)
Im off to the grocery store to pick up some goodies to go with the pot roast. Then we are taking it over to some friends' house. She doesnt feel the best, so we thought itd be nice to feed her and her husband, plus it makes dinner that much more fun.
"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of the Thy mercy. Amen"
TGIT...huh? Yes, thats right, thank goodness its Thursday! NO SCHOOL tomorrow, well at least no little munchkins running around. We have a cleaning day, which my classroom really needs. These kids are about to drive me crazy. They are making their First Holy Communion on Sunday and so in preparation, we went to Reconciliation today. I was so embarrassed at their behavior in Church. But alas, nothing new there. I did have to laugh, though, when Father asked them how many persons are in the Trinity. He asked, "Four or six?" Well, he had some takers for both and then some were convinced there is only one person. I swear, these kiddos rarely listen! I could probably teach them just as well if I were mute. :)
Im off to the grocery store to pick up some goodies to go with the pot roast. Then we are taking it over to some friends' house. She doesnt feel the best, so we thought itd be nice to feed her and her husband, plus it makes dinner that much more fun.
"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of the Thy mercy. Amen"
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
My first post
I have been inspired by the many wonderful Catholic blogs I have come across recently to start my own blog. Not because I think I have something invaluable to offer the world, but because I truly like the idea of sharing my thoughts out here where maybe, just maybe, someone will read them and be inspired by the Truth in my words. Truth that comes not from me, but Truth that comes from the Holy Spirit.
A little bit about me...I am a 23 year old newly married mom-to-be. We are expecting our first blessing in October and we couldnt be happier! I am currently finishing up my first year of teaching 2nd grade at our Catholic school, which has been a very big challenge. I have my degree in secondary math education, and so, needless to say, it has been a stretch to teach these young minds. I suppose I do enjoy it most days, but there are also time where I dread going to work and come home exhausted and ready to quit. But alas, I am sure God is using and/or will use this experience to make me a better person. Not to mention all the grace I pray he will grant me for preparing these little ones for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist!
Well, I must end here for now...I am at this very moment in my classroom. Silent reading time is over and now it is time Social Studies. Ah, the exciting life of 2nd grade!
A little bit about me...I am a 23 year old newly married mom-to-be. We are expecting our first blessing in October and we couldnt be happier! I am currently finishing up my first year of teaching 2nd grade at our Catholic school, which has been a very big challenge. I have my degree in secondary math education, and so, needless to say, it has been a stretch to teach these young minds. I suppose I do enjoy it most days, but there are also time where I dread going to work and come home exhausted and ready to quit. But alas, I am sure God is using and/or will use this experience to make me a better person. Not to mention all the grace I pray he will grant me for preparing these little ones for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist!
Well, I must end here for now...I am at this very moment in my classroom. Silent reading time is over and now it is time Social Studies. Ah, the exciting life of 2nd grade!
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