Just came home from Small Group

Just came home from small group where we discussed living a legacy in front of our children. I like a quote they gave from Dennis Rainey that states "the legacy you were handed is not as important as the legacy that you will leave." This is so true and important. Considering that after 30 years I realized the only legacy my parents left were a legacy of lies and betrayal, I am so thankful that I have the ability to change the way my children think of the family we have become.

So many people feel that their life should reflect their family, and to some extent this is true, however it is also important to reflect who you have become as a family as well. We grow up with certain traditions, yet when we begin to raise our own family we begin to see what works for us, what will be new for us, and what we feel is not as important as what our parents felt were important.

It amazes me to see people falling into a state of tradition that they dread doing every year. Maybe it is the independence factor of being the only child, but if I don't like doing something, why continue? Why not change things to benefit my family instead of going with tradition because someone refused to break the mold?

I enjoy the quote from Elenor Roosevelt that states "No one can make you feel inferior unless you give them permission." I hope that my children can take this statement to heart and realize that being unique is far more important that being just another body. God gives us so many talents, responsibilities, and gumption that it is sad to see it wasted on people who are not willing to utilize those gifts.

After that little soapbox episode, I can say that beyond thinking about my children and how they will grow as adults, there is not too much going on here. Things are beginning to settle down and summer has finally started to kick in. Could use a little less rain, but know that it ultimately benefits us, so I can't complain!

That's all for now, hope you like the ponder moment, brought to you by me!!

Looks like Tuesday is the day!

It seems as though the only time I have available to write is on Tuesdays, so I guess I'll keep up the tradition. This last week was a week from Hell. I can say that because the stress was so high along with the obligations that I think Hell would look like that if I had to be there, thank goodness that won't happen!

This week was nothing but a nose in the books to study for my certification exam. Although it was not the only thing I had to do, besides care for the 4 kids, work on a paper for my Master's degree, take the girls to their ballet recital, and celebrate my oldest daughter's birthday I was swamped. The test was like no other test I've taken. Though I studied my heart out and took test after test from the reviews, it was as if everything I had studied meant nothing. Ugh!! What's more is that I have to wait until Saturday to find out if I passed or not. Luckily this will not affect my teaching status, however I will be considered a permanent sub if I don't pass the exam between now and the start of school. So I am hoping a praying for a passing grade...Just a 240!

Ah don't worry, I was able to get everything accomplished, but with all the stress, I don't think everything received my full attention.

So here we are, another week, a new class and the agony of waiting for the ultimate answer. So until then, I'll bid you adue!

Finally, A job!

Well, I have finally landed a job as a 5th grade teacher at Lanier Middle School. I am so excited to be in a school with such a wide variety of support. This is not to say that my first year of teaching will be easy, but at least I know that if I am having problems I know I can ask someone who is more that willing to help!

Now for the hard part! Certification. I will be taking the exam on Saturday, which I hope I will do well. After doing a lot of studying and taking tests I feel that I am getting better, I just hope I pass!

As if Saturday were not already busy, add Madeline's birthday and ballet recital on top of that and it will be a full day, hopefully a good day!

That's all for now

Don't know where to start

I'm pretty new to this, so I'll see how much effort this will be.

This is a picture of Jack and Anna's last day of school at Chapelwood. They had a great time, but look forward to next year when they get to join their older brother and sister at their school.

More pictures will follow soon, I just haven't had a chance to download them. With my Master's degree, Alternative Certification to teach and a pending Certification test, my mind is not exactly in one place at the moment.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be celebrating Jackson's birthday (6/1) and Madeline's birthday (6/16) plus Father's Day and the girls' recital. Needless to say we are a pretty busy bunch, but at the end of the day, it's worth the exhaustion.