Enjoy Life

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days waiting for better ones ahead." 

I found this quote today and knew it described my current situation perfectly. I know that life is short and that we must see every blessing that we have and thank God for every one of them. I've been so unnerved by these "waiting" games that I keep getting drug into lately. I feel like the hardest one was when we had to wait 17 days to see if our baby had a heart beat or not and knowing that there was a good chance it wasn't going to. I sat in agony for 17 days and the days that followed were not easier. I'm trying to stop worrying so much about the direction that my life is going in and just enjoy the ride. I know that God will guide me and if I listen He will tell me exactly what I need to do. I've made some decisions to just jump right in and start living. Whatever happens, happens. Johnny and I have survived some incredible events and I'm pretty sure we can handle just about anything.

The first thing on my agenda is now grad school! I couldn't believe when I was accepted to graduate school because I couldn't believe that I had actually applied. I'm excited about my possibilities and the new adventures that I am about embark on. I may not finish any time soon, but it will give me some things to do while the school boards get their heads on right! I ask that you pray for me as I begin this new chapter. It's a big step and taking more classes that I was told to take should make things interesting. I am thrilled and very grateful for everyone's support.

Learning to go with the flow!

For all of those that know me dearly know that I am a planner. I actually get excited around July of every year because I know that I get a new planner and I get to write all my dates inside. I live by my planner and my calendar. I get irritated when things don't go just the way I plan them, just ask Johnny! However it seems this year that things have been out of control and I'm learning to go with the flow. I was thinking on my way home this afternoon how much stuff needs to get accomplished and how many things need to get done at a certain time and how I wish that a few dates would hurry up and get here! I'm trying to remember that good things come to those who wait, but it is much easier said than done. I know that God has a plan for me and I have faith that he will see me through all this madness that I feel like is going on around me. Just say a prayer for Johnny and I because I feel like we've had an uphill battle for a while now and say a prayer that I continue to learn to go with the flow.

Mrs. Tent's first day of Kindergarten!

I can officially say that I survived my first day of Kindergarten! When I woke up at 4am this morning to rain, thunder, and lightening I was sure I was doomed today, but all was good! To my surprise I had a little girl even call me "Mrs. Tent" and it was hilarious! Her mother is actually a friend of mine and discussed her confusion before school! It was absolutely precious. I'm relieved that I no longer go by my maiden name because I'm not sure how she would have dealt with that. I was very happy that we didn't have any tears today.

I am very blessed for having this opportunity and for my principals and Wendy and Linda letting me apart of their classroom. I think every teacher should experience the first day of Kindergarten at some point. I had been in first grade on the very first day, but as most know kindergarten and first grade are worlds apart! I worked my butt off, but the kids at this age are just the cutest little things!

Putting the kids on the bus this afternoon was one of the scariest things I have ever done. This fear probably comes from being put on the wrong bus at their age. I made sure I took my time and with the help of my co workers everything went very smoothly. I have to say I absolutely love Bright Star Elementary and that it is a fabulous school! Right now I'm just wondering if I can go to bed! I'm exhausted, but I've learned so much today!