Eight years ago, I stood with Allen in front of a church full of friends and family and we made huge promises to one another. Promises I was confident I would forever keep, forever honor, forever cherish. And while it seems as though I've blinked and we're here. I know there have been roughly 2,920 wake-up's between that day and this one. Years are so all encompassing, I feel like they don't give you a real picture. Years make the days seem too small. But the days are where it's at. And after each and every day, I am always met with deep affirmation that this is exactly where I'm supposed to be, that he will forever be the one for me. He's the one who believes in me no matter … [Read more...]
show her
The progression of time is such a difficult concept for me to wrap my mind around. I don't know if that's because it's one of those things that we have absolutely no control over, or because it moves at such an alarming rate. This past Monday marked the beginning of the school year, and I watched as parents left their children in my classroom with tear filled eyes. My heart ached a bit for them as I put myself in their place. In just two short years, I'll be standing in their shoes, leaving my own bright eyed five-year-old in an unfamiliar classroom. I watched this week as the same group of children entered my classroom a little more confident each morning. As that same group of parents … [Read more...]
end of summer blues
This summer was every single thing I could have hoped for with my best girl. At first, I was a little overwhelmed at the thought of not being able to get into the school all summer. How would I set up my classroom? And what if I wanted to paint? And what about centers for next year? But, then it dawned on me, I should have a worry-free summer. And that, I did. I didn't worry about not going to the classroom the entire month of June or July, and even a week or two of August. I could enjoy my summer without the slightest hint of guilt. After all, there truly wasn't anything I could do to speed up construction. Last Monday when I returned to school, to sit in meetings and learn about new … [Read more...]