I finished student teaching in the 5th grade. It was really great. I learned a lot and had fun. I know that this is what I am supposed to do, and I know...that I am really good at it. There were challenges, but I overcame them and now I am moving on.
I was supposed to start at one school in Kindergarten, but that got changed. Then, I was assigned to a different school to be in the 1st grade. That too, got changed. This morning when I reported for my new assignment at 7:30 (gasp! I had to get up at 5:30!) the secretary informed me that I was not going to be in that teachers class after all. She called the principal (who I was told was going to be there to meet me this morning, but was not.. seeing as how she was on the phone) and then proceeded out into the hall to ask teachers if they wanted me. Sheesh! Good thing for me, someone said "Yes!" I am now going to be student teaching in the 2nd grade.
Seeing as how the teacher had all of five minutes to prepare for me, I only stayed long enough to teach the kids how to say my name and to introduce myself. Then, I left. This provided me with the opportunity to run around, do errands and finish the laundry. Thank goodness.
I am prepping for Gavin's birthday and still really had no idea what I was doing for the cake. I know now! I also had the time today to prepare the items that I will need for the party itself. As do most days, this one went by quickly and now dinner time approaches. I have paper work left to tend to, but I wanted to let you all know how it is going.
No major revelations, only a reminder that life is sweet and precious and fragile and love is the one thing that can save us all.
That is pretty major, it is just not a new revelation. I was reminded of these truths over the weekend through birthday celebrations, blessings of new families and good people just doing what is right.
