Never Ever Dull
With every conversation, I always seem to end with "Never a dull moment"....our lives are rich, complex, and beautiful stories. Join me in laughing about everyday things and appreciating life-bumpy roads and all.
Every day, people head to their jobs. Some love what they do. Others not so much. For me, I really do. My daily interactions with my little people in my third grade classroom make me laugh, tear up, and feel like I'm really making an impact in their lives. This week, I had the pleasure of dining with them in our cafeteria. On normal days, I head to my classroom to prep for the rest of the day and re-fuel with friends. But this week, I sat with my students and had conversations. Actually, i just listened. They were sooooo excited to have me there that they could not stop talking. Here's what the discussions looked like:
Kid: What has 2 holes and runs? Me: I don't know. What? Kid: Your nose. Get it. Your nose has 2 holes. They're called nostrils. And then your nose can run. Like mine did this morning. Remember how I had to keep getting up to get tissues? It's because my nose is running. Not really running. Like with shoes on but running like that stuff that comes out of it. My sister is really really sick. .......(never took a breath while he talked. I promise!) Kid: Ms. Flower Me: Mmmm-hmmmm. (me-eating peanut butter on bagel) Kid: What's your favorite thing? Me: Hot chocolate with lots and lots of marshmallows. Why? Kid: I'm going to buy all that for you. Me: Aww...Why? Kid: Just because (big grin...my heart melts) I look at teaching as more of a vehicle to love on kids and their families. Some of the students I have seek refuge within my classroom walls. They need someone to hug them and tell them they are treasured. Others are like miniature volcanoes erupting with enthusiasm and desiring for an adult to simply listen to them. I do hug, look at them in their eyes and tell them how much they rock, and listen to all the things they have to tell me. Some days, I am just plain exhausted. But on those days, I know I've done my job well and know I've made a difference in my little world.
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AuthorFun-loving mom to 4 kids and 1 big puppy. Fifth grade teacher of amazing little people who have never ending things to share with me. Love to discuss Jesus, diy projects, and life. Trying to keep it simple: Love Jesus, love people. Archives
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