It is hard to decide what to write about after not blogging for so long. So much to get off my mind. The thought of writing sometimes is too overwheleming, but as soon as my fingers start to type, I'm relieved. The wheels are turning, sometimes I pause and put on the brakes. And sometimes I feel like I'm at a red light that just won't change. But when the trip is over and I have a result, an entry, I feel much better.
So here I go:
Christmas- I love little white lights glowing in my house. I love that red and green compliment my living room quite well. I love that my kids finally eat the cookies we bake and don't just pick out the chocolate chips anymore. I love that the kids are so excited to GIVE each other gifts. I love that they know that Christmas is about sharing God's love, as He shared with us. I could go on....
But I have to get a lot off this mind....
KIDS.........(pictures are on the dud computer....still working on moving them over.)
Ella- Such a copy cat. Every move the kids make-she's there following along. If they cry-she cries. If they want more-she wants more. If they drag out all of their bedding because they are going on a flight from "Los Angeles to Miami," she is right there with her pillow and blanket in hand ready to roll.
Cailin- Still sweet. Still shy. Still screams. I can't believe that next year she will be in PreK. We took a break from our ABC time when I started to sub more often. I'm looking forward to getting back on track after Christmas. She knows most of her alphabet...need to work more on handwriting...she's showing more of an interest. She, too, is still a copy cat. She loves her some Alayna...her hero.
Alayna- Oh Miss Lanie. She is four. And I admire her too. Not much phases her at all. On the playground a few weeks ago, she runs into a little boy who is blocking the entrance to the tunnel. "Hi. I'm Alayna. My sister needs to get through. Could you move? What's your name? How old are you? Could you move now?" As a little girl I would have gotten my mom and had her tell that boy to move...much too shy. But not her. Maybe that's why she's Cailin's hero.
Eric- He loves superheroes. He loves football and most sports for that matter. He loves chillin' out with Daddy. He loves making plans for his family. And when he tells me he loves me...his eyes sparkle and I know he means it.
Yes, there's more....
House-I don't like clutter. I don't like objects not in the right place. Dusted. Organized. Vacuumed. Sprayed. Scrubbed. Mopped. Shiny. Fresh. That's the way I like it. However, it's an uphill battle everyday. If I'm not doing something for or with my kids, I'm cleaning.
Work- I truly love being in the classroom. I truly love "staying at home." I'm thankful to have my parents help on days I sub. Slowly working on finding the balance.
Back to Christmas- So much still "to do." Gifts, cookies, wrapping, cards, activities, and yes...cleaning. I am so very blessed. Thanks for sending your Love. What a time of year to share it :)
