Restarting my engine.....

School, ohhhhhh school..... so I dropped one class and failed another. Yes this is all apart of going to school but this does not make me happy. Due to all types of things going on I just was overwhelmed and couldn't finish these two classes. Afterwards, I took a very brief 2 week break and class begins again on Monday. I truly am determined to make this the last time that this sort of thing happens. Now the consequences:::: I know that I will have to pay for the class that I failed (out of my pocket). 9 hundred and something dollars to be exact :) but this is the approximate amount that I will have to pay. Now, I have a plan (because that is just how I am) but it was not in my previous plan.

Now I am sharing this information because if you are reading this blog I want you to understand the amount of pressure and responsibility that working full time and going to school full time truly is. And prayfully you can learn from my mistake of taking on too much at once. So wish me luck in my new class and hold me up in prayer because I will need it. Until next time, know yourself, and your limits.

Tell Me Where You Been

The past 3 to 4 weeks have been bussssy! My classroom is coming along nicely. Everyone of the children are absolutely adorable. I really do enjoy being their teacher... ;) Our days are jammed packed with fun activities and we do have a good time.
As a Teacher, I feel like there just aren't enough hours in a day. There is always a ton of stuff that needs to be done and then on top of that there is another 1/2 ton of stuff that could be done. I have gone into work on Saturdays where I get a lot done but I also have things on the back burner that need to get done.
Ms. Linda is truly a life saver. She disciplines the children the same way that I would and she knows how to get things done. I am really very thankful and grateful to have her each day.
My issue is planning...... having things for the friends to do that all some how tie in together. I want to offer these families especially the children a loving, caring, enriching child appropriate environment that they enjoy coming into. So far that is what I have been able to provide. But the odds are against me. We have minimum materials in which the majority came from other classrooms (shout out to the Kindergarten team) who dispute everything gave to us from the bottom of there heart. The made sure we had as much as we could to be ready for friends on the first day of school. So I truly thank them.

Getting Settled

So praise the Lord! My first week of school was a success. Everyone is happy and seem to be content. The children are settling into their routines, my assistant is settling in to her routine and I am also settling into my routine. The children, 3yrs old, know what I expect of them and yes I have to give reminders but who doesn't??? My assistant Linda made a comment and it really touched my heart. She said the children absolutely adore me. She said that the way the children respond to me is a true testament of how I am with them. I have a great relationship with the children and their families.

The parents are seeking my advice and again, everyone seems to be happy which makes me really happy. Much love