I love my job. I love the kids that I teach, the faculty I work with, and the fact that they are so family friendly. I don't think that the population realizes the work that teachers do. I remember it was so weird to see my teachers outside of school, but I made the realization that teachers are normal people too.
Well kind of normal.
I don't think a normal person would be under attack by the government, and parents constantly. Nor would a normal person work for less every year ($2,000 less). I don't think normal people would be ok with constantly putting out fires, teaching all curriculums, and 30 kids, 10 of those having health issues, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and the rest of them telling you their every worry, excitement and dream. And would do all of these things while making less than a cashier at Costco.
But, I didn't write this blog to complain, I wrote this blog cause I am sad. I lost one of my students today. She has moved under sad circumstances, to another district. I feel like a piece of me is missing and I can't stand looking at her empty desk. She is as teachers would say, "A perfect student" and a wonderful little girl with so many hopes and dreams. It was sad to loose her. I know that she will blossom and shine in her future. I'll never forget that sweet smile!
As I said, I love my job, I love my "kids". I hope that someday, mom's and dad's, community leaders, and screwed up politicians can understand what I do and support me in it. I hope they realize that I only have 4 waking hours with my own child to spend 9 with yours. And I love them almost as my own and do my best to teach them things you can't/don't/forgot. I am teaching the future of our world. Do you realize that? Do you realize that my job is to help shape our future? Do you realize how valuable that is? And I do it, because I love it. I love seeing the light bulb go off. I love seeing a child grow. I love helping them learn and be confident, to become their own. And hope that one day they think, "I learned that in third grade because my teacher cared about me. "
Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
4 months and counting
Kaden turned 4 months last week and had his well baby doctor's appointment yesterday. He was tough through all of the measurements, pokes and prods. We are so grateful he is healthy and happy! Here are some stat's and cute pics!
Weight: 14 lbs. 13 oz. (36%ile)
Height: 24 1/2 in. (31%ile)
Head Circum: 16 in. (17%ile)
He is steady as can be on his growth charts, sleeping all night, looking around and reaching for things, recognizing us when we are talking, talking (cooing) up a storm, sneezes like daddy, smiles and laughs like crazy (although he doesn't perform for the camera), holding things, holding up his head, and so close to rolling over, sitting up with a little help, and loves standing when we hold onto his hands. We are so blessed to have this little guy in our life!
Playing with ribbon with mommy
Hanging out with daddy at mommy's student's dance recital
Sleeping away
Funny Face!
Helping mommy workout
Sitting in the bumbo like a pro!
His favorite part of the day is his bath!
Wearing his first Mohawk with class!
Weight: 14 lbs. 13 oz. (36%ile)
Height: 24 1/2 in. (31%ile)
Head Circum: 16 in. (17%ile)
He is steady as can be on his growth charts, sleeping all night, looking around and reaching for things, recognizing us when we are talking, talking (cooing) up a storm, sneezes like daddy, smiles and laughs like crazy (although he doesn't perform for the camera), holding things, holding up his head, and so close to rolling over, sitting up with a little help, and loves standing when we hold onto his hands. We are so blessed to have this little guy in our life!
Playing with ribbon with mommy
Hanging out with daddy at mommy's student's dance recital
Sleeping away
Funny Face!
Helping mommy workout
Sitting in the bumbo like a pro!
His favorite part of the day is his bath!
Wearing his first Mohawk with class!
Merry Merry Merry!
We had a wonderful Christmas and great new year despite all the sickness at our house ;)
We love getting together with family and friends and spending time with our own little family.
We had a beautiful tree this year, even when it died 2 weeks later, we still enjoyed it while it lasted. We'll make sure to water it more next year. Kaden was mesmerized by it! We had lots of family gatherings and lots of sleeping in!
Our ward Christmas party was really fun. They do a Christmas breakfast instead of the traditional ham dinner which was really fun. Santa and his elves were there and so Kaden got a picture with Santa but was a little too tuckered out to tell him what he wanted. But Jimmy got to tell Santa what he wanted...Can you guess?????
We made gingerbread houses with our friends Jeff and Elise. Didn't they turn out awesome! I love Elise's cute pink and red house. We are so glad they are our neighbors!
Kaden slept great Christmas eve and woke up around 8am after Santa came. He just learned to grab and pull earlier in the week so it was really fun helping him open his presents.
Jimmy's new favorite shirt! Thank you Eddie!
Kaden's play mat that he loves!
We enjoyed yummy monkey bread in the morning after presents and relaxed till family and friends came over for dinner.
For New Years we actually stayed up till midnight this year. We went to our neighbors for their party and then went home a little early to celebrate the new year on our own with a little sparking white grape juice.
We thoroughly enjoyed our holidays, reflecting on the Savior and being together. If I know this is a little late, but I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday as well. Merry Christmas!!!
We love getting together with family and friends and spending time with our own little family.
We had a beautiful tree this year, even when it died 2 weeks later, we still enjoyed it while it lasted. We'll make sure to water it more next year. Kaden was mesmerized by it! We had lots of family gatherings and lots of sleeping in!
Our ward Christmas party was really fun. They do a Christmas breakfast instead of the traditional ham dinner which was really fun. Santa and his elves were there and so Kaden got a picture with Santa but was a little too tuckered out to tell him what he wanted. But Jimmy got to tell Santa what he wanted...Can you guess?????
We made gingerbread houses with our friends Jeff and Elise. Didn't they turn out awesome! I love Elise's cute pink and red house. We are so glad they are our neighbors!
Kaden slept great Christmas eve and woke up around 8am after Santa came. He just learned to grab and pull earlier in the week so it was really fun helping him open his presents.
Jimmy's new favorite shirt! Thank you Eddie!
Kaden's play mat that he loves!
We enjoyed yummy monkey bread in the morning after presents and relaxed till family and friends came over for dinner.
For New Years we actually stayed up till midnight this year. We went to our neighbors for their party and then went home a little early to celebrate the new year on our own with a little sparking white grape juice.
We thoroughly enjoyed our holidays, reflecting on the Savior and being together. If I know this is a little late, but I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday as well. Merry Christmas!!!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Its a long one!
So I am finally catching up with the blog and my new year resolution is to get back on top of everything, even if it takes getting up at 5 AM to accomplish it! To finish our Halloween post I finally found our picture with our costumes this year. Kaden was the next All American playing for BYU and we were his crazy coaches from the 80's. Doesn't Jimmy wear the 'stash well?
Shortly after Halloween Jimmy went into surgery. It was a routine exploratory surgery, since we had exhausted all avenues to find out what was this lump in his abdomen causing back pain. After checking in, getting in a gown, an IV and shaved 2 hours later the surgeon came out to tell me that his appendix was bad, and was infecting some of his surrounding tissue and organs. Turns out he had Chronic Appendicitis for the last 3 years. Crazy, I know, but if you would like you can look it up here.
It was the worst recovery we had ever experienced together. They drugged up Jimmy so much post surgery that I had to wait an additional hour after surgery to go in and see him. He still doesn't remember the first 3 days after surgery, and is a little foggy of the two week period. Many people stepped in and helped me during the recovery, thank you all that helped us out during that time.
My brother Thomas came for a visit. It was so fun to see him and Kaden finally got to see his uncle Tom! (If you include Skyping, then I only have 7 more siblings who have yet to meet Kaden)
On the 11th of November, I celebrated my 25th Birthday! Quarter of a century. Looking back I've loved the past 25 years and am thoroughly looking forward to my next 25. I've always wanted pearls, and Jimmy got me a beautiful set of pearl earrings, necklace, and bracelet. We had a family party and enjoyed my favorite Coke Cake!!
We had a very yummy Thanksgiving with some of Jimmy's family and loved having a bit of a break from school. Some how I didn't get a pic of the family and the spread, but Kaden really wanted to eat his blanket for his Turkey dinner.
The day after Thanksgiving Jimmy's friend Michael Skarda got married! We drove up to Salt Lake for the wedding, and dinner. It was beautiful and they are so happy and in love. It was great to be a part of their happy happy day!
The Newly Weds!
Kaden wishing his congratulations and request for a new friend soon!
All the High School Buddies
The same weekend we had a bunch of family in town and had Kaden's baby blessing. It was a beautiful blessing. After, we had a brunch at our house and it was packed! Thank you so much to everyone that braved the blizzard and an early morning to make it out for Kaden's special time.
The Whole Gang
The men in his blessing circle
Happy Mommy, Daddy, and Kaden
Kaden also turned 3 months on December 6th. He is getting so big! He is wearing 6 mo. footsie pj's cause he's just so stinking long! He loves playing with his toys, laughing, smiling, sleeps a wonderful 8-10 hours every night. We are so blessed to have this wonderful kiddo!
Kaden and Mommy at the wedding
Kaden and his cousins (L to R Maybree (10 mo.) Kaden (3 mo.) and Nadia (6 mo.))
Smiling, Smiling, Smiling!
Kaden's first real snowfall with Daddy
Well that's all for the update! I'll be blogging more again soon!
Shortly after Halloween Jimmy went into surgery. It was a routine exploratory surgery, since we had exhausted all avenues to find out what was this lump in his abdomen causing back pain. After checking in, getting in a gown, an IV and shaved 2 hours later the surgeon came out to tell me that his appendix was bad, and was infecting some of his surrounding tissue and organs. Turns out he had Chronic Appendicitis for the last 3 years. Crazy, I know, but if you would like you can look it up here.
It was the worst recovery we had ever experienced together. They drugged up Jimmy so much post surgery that I had to wait an additional hour after surgery to go in and see him. He still doesn't remember the first 3 days after surgery, and is a little foggy of the two week period. Many people stepped in and helped me during the recovery, thank you all that helped us out during that time.
My brother Thomas came for a visit. It was so fun to see him and Kaden finally got to see his uncle Tom! (If you include Skyping, then I only have 7 more siblings who have yet to meet Kaden)
On the 11th of November, I celebrated my 25th Birthday! Quarter of a century. Looking back I've loved the past 25 years and am thoroughly looking forward to my next 25. I've always wanted pearls, and Jimmy got me a beautiful set of pearl earrings, necklace, and bracelet. We had a family party and enjoyed my favorite Coke Cake!!
We had a very yummy Thanksgiving with some of Jimmy's family and loved having a bit of a break from school. Some how I didn't get a pic of the family and the spread, but Kaden really wanted to eat his blanket for his Turkey dinner.
The day after Thanksgiving Jimmy's friend Michael Skarda got married! We drove up to Salt Lake for the wedding, and dinner. It was beautiful and they are so happy and in love. It was great to be a part of their happy happy day!
The Newly Weds!
Kaden wishing his congratulations and request for a new friend soon!
All the High School Buddies
The same weekend we had a bunch of family in town and had Kaden's baby blessing. It was a beautiful blessing. After, we had a brunch at our house and it was packed! Thank you so much to everyone that braved the blizzard and an early morning to make it out for Kaden's special time.
The Whole Gang
The men in his blessing circle
Happy Mommy, Daddy, and Kaden
Kaden also turned 3 months on December 6th. He is getting so big! He is wearing 6 mo. footsie pj's cause he's just so stinking long! He loves playing with his toys, laughing, smiling, sleeps a wonderful 8-10 hours every night. We are so blessed to have this wonderful kiddo!
Kaden and Mommy at the wedding
Kaden and his cousins (L to R Maybree (10 mo.) Kaden (3 mo.) and Nadia (6 mo.))
Smiling, Smiling, Smiling!
Kaden's first real snowfall with Daddy
Well that's all for the update! I'll be blogging more again soon!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Coming soon!
I have been super busy being a mom to my baby, nurse and wife to my hubby, housekeeper, and teacher all while trying to get back into shape and some sleep.
This break I will do my best to update you with Halloween, Jimmy's surgery, Kaden's 3 month, almost 4 month, Thanksgiving, my birthday, Kaden's Blessing, and Christmas. Don't worry I haven't forgotten you all, I'm getting there, I promise!
This break I will do my best to update you with Halloween, Jimmy's surgery, Kaden's 3 month, almost 4 month, Thanksgiving, my birthday, Kaden's Blessing, and Christmas. Don't worry I haven't forgotten you all, I'm getting there, I promise!
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