A Mental To Do List

I have never been one to write down all the things I have to do.  However when I do take the time to write a list I have an enormous sense of accomplishment when I get to cross it off.  I laid in bed last night and could not fall asleep.  My mind was racing, thinking " I want to do this in the house and I need to get this done tomorrow, etc."   I was mentally making my to do list and then going over it again and again and again.   It reminded me how I feel at the beginning of the school year, when I have the most vivid teaching dreams.  I wake up exhausted from thinking all night!  I am looking forward to the weekend because it gives me a break from thinking for 18 little minds, but I plan on working on a to do list. Maybe with a to do list my mind can take a rest and I could become more productive :)

Wordless Wednesday with my $85 dollar cat

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Time with Christ

Time is such a hard concept to put your hands around.  There is never enough time and then what do you spend your time on.  I read women's blogs who work, who don't work, have children, don't have children and I always think how do they have the time to do this and that, let alone blog.  I am so overwhelmed to get everything done.  I would have to say I do really love my sleep and I have 18 first graders who do appreciate when I have had a good night of sleep.  I have a lot things I want to do with my life, Adam and I's life, but I get beat down to know where to start and what is most important.  Yesterday at church our preacher spoke about Jesus' first miracle, the wedding at Canna.  He said God choses when to perform His miracles in his time.  Our preacher said everything we do should be spiritual from going grocery shopping to spending time together because you never know when one of God's miracles will affect your life.  I do know and believe if I let God into evey aspect of my life I will know what is most important and what I need to be doing with my time.  Right now God is a small part of my day when he should be all of my day.  I want to pray more and begin reading the bible daily, so that I can learn more about him and live a more Christ like life.  I guess you could say my Christian New Years resoluation (I know it is late) is to read the WHOLE bible.  I have printed out Rick Warren's guide to reading the Bible in a year.  With the devil all around us I will sure need help to stay focus on Christ.  I know I don't have many followers but when you think about me or see me for those that live around me, ask me how my walk in faith is going.  If you ask I might just have a miracle to share with you from that day. 

A Silly Thanks

A few weeks ago the Williston Pioneer Sun ran an ad asking for people to submit what they are thankful for. They ask that they not say the usual about family and friends, etc. So here is my silly/random list of things I am thankful for.

1. DVR/TIVO

2. my teasing comb (Thanks Annie)

3. a dishwasher (I don't know why they make things that are not dishwasher safe)

4. keyless entry alarm, which has helped me find my car many of times

5. my spiderman bookmark that Adam cut me out of the taco box

6. my secret stash of chocolate in my filing cabinet at school

7. a car vent that heats my toes in the winter

8. my "Pandora" braclet that is full of amazing memories

9. Sprite

10. the invention of the bath pillow

What is a silly thing you are thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Molding Minds

Each day I wake up ready to take on 17 little minds. I cannot be more thankful for my profession. I get to mold and teach these first graders 180 days each year. I love the things they say, their smiles, their giggles, the joy they share when they finally get something you have been teaching. I go home each day excited about what we learned or what obstacle a child overcame...I am sure Adam gets tired of hearing me boast about my children. I say children because for 6 hours I am their mom, friend, nurse, and most importantly their teacher. I get to introduce them to new concepts they have never been exposed to and have fun while doing it! I also have had the chance to meet so many amazing women who have helped me tweak my teaching philosophy and become the educator I am today! They have been there to share praises, failures, to work through problems, and just be there to vent after a challenging day. I value them and am extremely thankful for each of them being a part of my life!

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Memories

Today I am thankful for memories. Can you imagine if we did not have memories? I wish we could forget the bad ones but when you sit and think about your past the good and great memories usually surpass the bad ones. The good and great memories help us get past the bad. I cherish the past memories that have brought me to this day. Some of my favorite moments are when family and friends get together and talk about our stories that make us laugh and cry. They are what keep our souls fresh, alive and thriving!

It was fun to look back and find snap shots of some favorite memories!

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Thankful

Where has the time gone? The school year began and I disappeared. I have not posted since September and there has been so many fun and amazing things that have happened to us but I will not bore you and retell them all.

I have felt compelled to do a post each day about things I am thankful for as we rapidly approach this Thanksgiving season.

The Lord, our redeemer and savior is who I am most thankful for because without him we would all be lost souls. He has given my soul life with a giving heart. I wake up each morning and try to live my life through Christ's example. I am no where near perfect but I am hopefully that with continuing to learn about him I will become more Christ like each day.

He also has blessed me with so many wonderful people who seek his truths. He lead me to my husband Adam who I am also thankful for. He is my other half without his support I would not be the person I am today. He loves me unconditionally and challenges me when I need to be challenged. Each day I am excited to sit and share my experiences with him and laugh. Together we have created a home that has keep us safe and warm. Not all people can say they have that luxury, and I feel blessed to have all that we have. God has blessed us and I praise him for all he has given us.

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