My Summer vacation

WOW! It is already July 15 and the summer is half over. I was blessed with a Tour of the Italian

coastline from Naples to Sorrento and Capri. I suggest you just go to the last two areas and stay for 5 days. It is beautiful and fun. When leaving Sorrento we stopped off in Pompeii a tourist town with a city of ruins and a Cameo Factory.  Guess where I stayed while the tour hiked the ruins, yes, you quessed it...I went shopping.  In this part of Italy they grow lemons.  Lots and lots of lemons.  That was very insight. The lemons are bigger than grapefruit. You could find most anything made from lemon especially Lemoncello. I was not to impressed  with the favor.     Then the tour took us to Rome and the Vatcian City. That was quite exciting, since I have Cathloic roots. The ruins in Rome are awesome, but I would rather shop.

One thing I did learn that the people of Rome love to write......all over everything, even beautiful building and historic sites. Why? It was very upsetting to me. It ruins the beauty of the city.

Next we flew to Athens where there is and under current of unrest.  I did not see and Island because of the strikes they were having. I forgot to say, I traveled with my sister and we had fun just being together. No need to go to Greece......stay in Italy. I did not go to any ruins.... I shopped or relaxed under shady trees or shops with air conditioning. We did travel with a really fun group. and we had lots of good food and fun shopping in the Plaka old town plaza. Thank you God for giving me the experience of travel. I feel teachers need to see the world to break the burn out of the year. It's hard to save,but, well with it.

I have returned and settled in to teaching a special class of Pre-K students I had this year that are in need of just a little more time to develop. That was a Gift from God ,because, I was ready to get back to school. I'm planning a 10 day trip to see my 2 year old Grandson and then we will be starting back to school.... I start smelling crayons at this point of school. I call it CRAYON FEVER.  It's a good thing!!!! Well that sums up my summer. Hope yours is going well.

Rest your little hearts and bodies so you will be able to concur what may come you way in August. May God give you these gifts of respite. He is so great. See you in September.

I made it through the year!!!  I think this class was the best one I have ever taught!  The end of the year saw lots of tears.  I just loved those kids so much.  A word to the wise, when 14 out of 20 students turn five before Dec., you have and older class to work with. I had no serious discipline problems and it made the whole year so much fun.  They were so smart.  Here it is Summer again, you know that I do not do well during off time.  I am waiting to leave for a tour of the Italian coast, Rome and Greece.  When things were so rough last fall with Headstart I needed something to look forward to soooo.... I started planning this tour.  Sometimes people just need something to dream about in hard times.  The year turned out perfect.  Headstart is difficult at times but, I enjoyed the year after the initial first few months.  The pay-off now comes.  As teachers we sometimes do not treat ourselves for work well done.  I highly suggest planning something special for yourself after a long year, even if it's just short trips to near by towns.  Breathe! Take time to see old friends.  Go to lunch once a week.  I have difficulty with summer, but, I am learning to deal with it.  I am so blessed this summer with my trip, but , also I will be teaching Summer school in July.  My same students that need a little more time with me.  After I finish summer school I will be going to visit my little family in North Carolina. So, I'm booked for the summer and I thank God for giving me all these gifts of work and play. He is so GREAT!  I pray for all of my fellow teachers that you are enjoying you time off and will return to school refreshed. Laugh, love and play so that your heart will be ready for any new challenges in the fall.

This is me and my Super Assistant

I'm back!!!!!!! In full swing with a new program called HEADSTART. Nine years of teaching Pre-k and nine different ways to teach it. I was in on the very first grant for Pre school education nine years ago and it changes every year. I won't bore you with the many ways I have taught, maybe later when I'm feeling funny. WELCOME all new and old readers ( not age wise). My blog is for teachers to read, to laugh, cry and get some blessings from above.
First of all they do not pay me enough to do this job. I am raising America. With that said, I love teaching and do it because it is my calling to do God's will. He has given me an infinite knowledge of how to do this job. Most of all He wants me to show HIS love to my little ones. Maybe one by one they will learn love, discipline, caring for others and trust. Trust means being secure. I have them for approximately 7 hours and those seven hours, they will feel secure. Hey maybe they will learn something academically on the way. I say to you in this new beginning of school "Show the love of the Lord with your whole heart , mind and soul. Go gett'em. God Bless You Today!

SUMMER FUN

You'll think I'm crazy, but I hate Summer vacation.  As a teacher I am so busy then it stops.  Help what do I do now?  That's just how it seems the first week.  Next week I have four Technology workshops and one craft day.  I'm booked every week for something.  I must admit adult ADHD does not like confusion or change.  I like going to school everyday, knowing what I'm doing.  This mishmash schedule is a little unsettling.  Sometimes I want to tell everyone all about ADHD.  Summer is not cohesive to my disability.  Think about how your students who suffer from ADHD feel?  Is there a camp out there for us?  Maybe I should organize one or teach year round. That's a thought.  Through the years I have had to manage  on my own my attention to order and it's exhausting.

Hyperactivity is too.  I was diagnosed  over a year ago and have been receiving treatment ever since.  I'm not ashamed to admit it, because it has helped me so much.  I feel so much better and can think so much  clearer.  I feel sorry for the students out there or even teachers who suffer these disabilities and don't have help.  That's my prayer today, Lord let our souls rest in this time of summer,  let us learn to give our selves permission to just let go and smell the roses or irises.  In your name Amen.

Today one year ago my grandson was born. He has filled our life with joy. They say you'll never know love until you are a grandparent. He is the cutest, smartest, and most curious little boy ever. The happiness he has brought to us is unmeasurable. Happy Birthday little boy!

The joy of life

My baby birds grew and left the nest. I documented every day of their life with my camera.
I hope you enjoy the pictures I took. The day I took the last picture.....the empty nest...I felt sad. I philosophized this bird experience. It gave me an analogy of my year of teaching. My class started out as little eggs ready to hatch and they grew into birds who could fly. They became eagles and are soaring. At the end of each year, I find myself so worn out and ready for my summer break. I pray you give yourself time to remember what has happened this year with each student. Thank you Lord for the talents I have used this year. I feel the joy of being a teacher today, because of my little eagles.

Miracles

You won't beleive what happened to me! I'm a GRANDBIRD! My two cardinals were trying to announce the birth of their two chicks and that's what the fuss was all about on Sunday. When I finished my blog Sunday I went outside to the pool and watch those crazy birds. I finally realized there was a nest in the rosebush and quietly walk over to see. Much to my jubilation there was the first baby out of the egg and one more egg to go. I had taken my camera with me and I took the most incredible
picture of my first grandbirdbaby. Wow isn't God fun. He is always listening and knows our every moment. The surprise came on Mother's Day after I wrote my blog. God, you are something else. I hope I can post the pictures of the birdies. I've named them Twedlle and Dedelle. Listen when it's silent and maybe you can hear the words from God. Trust me he is always there.