Blog Stalker Turned Blogger

Well...after many, many months of blog stalking I have decided to start my own blog. I guess my husband and I have a lot in common- lots of mindless rhetoric to share to unwilling listeners. Now, you can decide if you want to hear it or not! 

I guess I decided to start this blog for a few reasons....first of all, I am a teacher. There are SO many hilarious things that happen during a school day. So teachers will appreciate the stories and anecdotes I will share. So I will state this disclaimer now, I won't identify any of the students on this blog. Please know that I love children, and will never say anything to embarrass them intentionally. If you know me, you know I am sarcastic- I was born that way. (well actually I am working on it- but it's really hard not to be that way.) So if I ever sound cruel or mean, please know I don't mean it that way. It's a teacher's heart- you love them so much. But you have to laugh some days...or you'll cry and end up working at Wal-mart giving out smiley face stickers. For my past students, they could tell you I have pretended to make the phone call to the HR department of Wal-mart many times out of desperation.

The second reason is I am a mother and a wife. I have read so many things out there in "blog world" that have made me feel so much better about my shortcomings as both wife and mother! So, as you read my posts about my mistakes and failures, I hope you'll find comfort.

Lastly, I am a Christian (these are not in any sort of order-certainly not order of importance...just how my thoughts are flowing.) I struggle on my walk with the Lord, but I always turn back to Him. I don't read the Bible enough- or spend quiet time. But I do know these things- He is the Giver of Life, my Heavenly Father, my Redeemer, my Hope and the Light. I am constantly amazed by His creation- and His love for me. I am blessed beyond my dreams to teach at a Christian school. My daughter, who you will know as Red here on the blog, attends the same school. I am blown away by what she is learning. Above all of the college preparatory material, the higher level thinking skills, and such...there is a deeper and more meaningful learning taking place. Something that readin', writin', and 'rithmetic won't teach her- she is being taught about the love of Jesus Christ. She is taught how to view this crazy foolish world through the eyes of Christ. She learns Bible verses, and I hope one day when she is scared, or lonely, or worried, or anxious, she'll remember one or many of them. She'll feel the crazy love God has for her....

so Happy Valentine's Day. It's been a sugar-filled one for my class. and we had testing...so that was interesting. Thank you to whoever decided to plan that. So follow along with me if you'd like. It's a journey folks...and a small world after all.