This week has been hard. I have a great day with Jacee and then the next is horrible. Motherhood is definitely hard. I can't believe how much I have learned in the last 3 years. I'll never be rich like some of my cousins and I'll never be able to do as much as others, however, I am grateful for the things that I do have.
1. I am grateful for my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Lester who took time out of the their busy week to take Jacee and I to dinner @ Grumpy Jake's on Friday night.
2. I am grateful for my cousin Jace and his wife Lindsay, they have welcomed Jacee and I into their home every Sunday for dinner. It is so much fun to get to know their family. They are a lot of fun to hang out with. Plus, Jacee loves Jace's playground!
3. I am grateful for my sister Michelle, who took time out of her busy week to come up and wait for the cable/internet guy. This will truly help me in the long run!!!
4. I am grateful for my instructional coach, Nachelle Reynolds, she has helped me set goals in managing my classroom.
5. I am grateful for our curriculum/test advisor, Ms. Evans, she is taking the time to help me set up stations in my classroom. I have done direct instruction with small groups but I have never done stations with small groups. This is going to be interesting....
6. I am grateful for my calling and the opportunity to study the gospel. My kids are awesome!!! I don't feel worthy enough to teach them because they are so advanced in the knowledge of the gospel...
7. I am grateful to be Jacee's mom. I am learning everyday from her. I don't know why she chose me as her mother, however, I know she is the most precious gift ever....I love her with all my heart!!!
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Seven on Sunday
Oh my goodness it has been forever since I have posted anything on this blog. I am feeling extremely grateful tonight for things in my life. For those who are new to my blog, I usually post 7 things each week that I am grateful for.....
1) I am grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and knows me personally....
2) I am grateful for the Gospel in my life. I have learned so much from reading the scriptures with Jacee each night even though we only read 5 verses at a time.
3) I am grateful for a little girl who continually wants to learn more about the Gospel and visit sacred buildings such as the temple. We went and visited the Snowflake Temple this week.
4) I am grateful for a friend who I can confess everything to. He is always willing to listen and give advice when needed. As I feel I have done that for him also.....Hopefully, this next year will bring about some amazing things!
5) I am grateful for my family, for without them I would not be where I am today. They helped me move up here and have continued to help me through everything....I am also grateful for a cousin who fixed my car.
6) I am grateful for the opportunity to teach on the reservation. As I had to learn to forgive my previous employer, I have come to learn some great things from my current employer. My instructional coach continues to help me each and everyday....
7) I am grateful for the opportunity to go to school and continue my education. I have learned a lot in this process. I hope to continue to learn and be able to apply the techniques to my classroom!!!
1) I am grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and knows me personally....
2) I am grateful for the Gospel in my life. I have learned so much from reading the scriptures with Jacee each night even though we only read 5 verses at a time.
3) I am grateful for a little girl who continually wants to learn more about the Gospel and visit sacred buildings such as the temple. We went and visited the Snowflake Temple this week.
4) I am grateful for a friend who I can confess everything to. He is always willing to listen and give advice when needed. As I feel I have done that for him also.....Hopefully, this next year will bring about some amazing things!
5) I am grateful for my family, for without them I would not be where I am today. They helped me move up here and have continued to help me through everything....I am also grateful for a cousin who fixed my car.
6) I am grateful for the opportunity to teach on the reservation. As I had to learn to forgive my previous employer, I have come to learn some great things from my current employer. My instructional coach continues to help me each and everyday....
7) I am grateful for the opportunity to go to school and continue my education. I have learned a lot in this process. I hope to continue to learn and be able to apply the techniques to my classroom!!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Ten on Tuesday
1. I am thankful for my beautiful daughter Jacee Lyn.....
2. I am thankful for my family, especially, my sister Marian and mom.....
3. I am thankful for my job, I love being a 2nd grade teacher.....
4. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn how to teach teachers how to teach reading....
5. I am thankful for the opportunity to play softball on Friday nights....
6. I am grateful for friends who invite me to go do stuff....
7. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a Visiting Teacher, my partner, Cathy Decker is the best!!! I also love the people I visit teach, Ruth Skinner & Cindy Kleiner....
8. I am thankful for Suzie Brinkerhoff, she is so patient and wonderful with Jacee, she has made my life so much easier....
9. I am thankful for the Book of Mormon....
10. I am thankful for being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
2. I am thankful for my family, especially, my sister Marian and mom.....
3. I am thankful for my job, I love being a 2nd grade teacher.....
4. I am thankful for the opportunity to learn how to teach teachers how to teach reading....
5. I am thankful for the opportunity to play softball on Friday nights....
6. I am grateful for friends who invite me to go do stuff....
7. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a Visiting Teacher, my partner, Cathy Decker is the best!!! I also love the people I visit teach, Ruth Skinner & Cindy Kleiner....
8. I am thankful for Suzie Brinkerhoff, she is so patient and wonderful with Jacee, she has made my life so much easier....
9. I am thankful for the Book of Mormon....
10. I am thankful for being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints....
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Random Thoughts
These past few months have been crazy....I never thought I would become a Kindergarten teacher in the middle of a school year and have all my kids improve soooo much. It was hard to understand how loud I can be in the classroom. It wasn't a bad thing but it wasn't a good thing either....I went and observed quite a few teachers at another school and realized that I raised my voice & tried to talk over the students instead of lowering my voice and forcing them to listen to me. Plus, I really need to improve on giving out compliments for good behavior. I got stuck on focusing on bad behavior instead of reinforcing the good behavior.
I was hoping to stay in Kindergarten one more year and then transfer into a different grade. I'm excited to be teaching 2nd grade next year. I will see what class I get....Our school ability groups the kids by test scores and teacher recommendations. I will either get the high or low class as there will only be 2 class for second grade.
This summer is going to be super busy as a stay at home mom!!! I love spending time with Jacee. It is crazy!!! I need to work with her on becoming potty trained, recognizing #'s, colors and all types of crazy things. It is sooo much fun to watch her grow and develop. I also love it when her & Aiden sing and dance. They are really crazy!!!
Did I mention that I am going to Vegas for a teacher conference and to Phoenix for a reading conference? It will be a lot of fun!!! I am super excited to learn new ideas and techniques to apply to the classroom....
I am grateful for Susie Brinkerhoff, she has taken on the task of babysitting Jacee for me!!! She is one awsome lady and her kids are soooo adorable. She is great with Jacee and I am thankful that Jacee gets to spend time with someone who loves her almost as much as I do.
I was hoping to stay in Kindergarten one more year and then transfer into a different grade. I'm excited to be teaching 2nd grade next year. I will see what class I get....Our school ability groups the kids by test scores and teacher recommendations. I will either get the high or low class as there will only be 2 class for second grade.
This summer is going to be super busy as a stay at home mom!!! I love spending time with Jacee. It is crazy!!! I need to work with her on becoming potty trained, recognizing #'s, colors and all types of crazy things. It is sooo much fun to watch her grow and develop. I also love it when her & Aiden sing and dance. They are really crazy!!!
Did I mention that I am going to Vegas for a teacher conference and to Phoenix for a reading conference? It will be a lot of fun!!! I am super excited to learn new ideas and techniques to apply to the classroom....
I am grateful for Susie Brinkerhoff, she has taken on the task of babysitting Jacee for me!!! She is one awsome lady and her kids are soooo adorable. She is great with Jacee and I am thankful that Jacee gets to spend time with someone who loves her almost as much as I do.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Seven on Sunday
Yes, it has been a while since I have felt like writing. I have encountered many who have lifted me up, torn me down, supported my decisions, expressed their concerns, and of course loved me through it all. I have grown so much in the last 20 months. My testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ has definately become stronger and I definately need to continue working day to day....I also need to be more diligent about teaching Jacee the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I am excited and nervous about the upcoming week....
1. I have an opportunity to take one of my best friends through the Gilbert Arizona Temple on Tuesday, January 25th. I am nervous about what he will think, ask and say.... I know that I shouldn't be after all I am a return missionary...However, I know how much this opportunity could change his life and hopefully, will increase his desire to learn more!!! As he puts it, "I am taking him to the Big House."
2. I am excited for a new adventure at work! Who would of thought I would be where I am at today compared to last year? Through hard work, listening to the spirit and and being faithful to calling I have struggled with has answered several prayers and I can't believe what keeps unfolding infront of me...
3. Jacee is still struggling with Nursery. I know that she will adjust someday or maybe she won't....who knows??? I hope she is learning the things that she needs to. I know that it is important to keep going so she will continue to grow and develop....
4. I am grateful for Brett & Suzie Brinkerhoff who have become Jacee's new babysitters. It did take a few weeks for her to adjust. I know that through the patience and love they have shown to her she is excited now to comeover and play....She loves her new playmates, Weston & Rebecca, and I am excited to see her grow and develop!!!
5. I am grateful for my new calling as a Sunbeam Primary Teacher, I have 7 wonderful, well behaved children...Elliot Court, Evelet Romero, Elsie Omerza, Zoey Sharp, Nora Millett, Sophie Wilstead, and Chloe Fuller. They are such awsome examples to me!!!
6. I'm still struggling with some goals of mine such as exercise and weight loss....I know that if I see healthy eating and exercise as somthing only my doctor expects of me, I will continue to fail. I need to see these choices as who I am and who I want to become, I will have a greater chance of staying the course and succeeding.
7. I also know that I need to work on setting divine goals and not dwell on my past failures....For falling is what we mortals do. But as long as we are willing to rise up and continue on the path toward our spiritual goals God has given us, we can learn something from our failures and become better and happier as a result.
"No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up! Your destiny is a glorious one! Stand tall and walk in the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. You can do it now!" President Dieter F Uchtdorf
1. I have an opportunity to take one of my best friends through the Gilbert Arizona Temple on Tuesday, January 25th. I am nervous about what he will think, ask and say.... I know that I shouldn't be after all I am a return missionary...However, I know how much this opportunity could change his life and hopefully, will increase his desire to learn more!!! As he puts it, "I am taking him to the Big House."
2. I am excited for a new adventure at work! Who would of thought I would be where I am at today compared to last year? Through hard work, listening to the spirit and and being faithful to calling I have struggled with has answered several prayers and I can't believe what keeps unfolding infront of me...
3. Jacee is still struggling with Nursery. I know that she will adjust someday or maybe she won't....who knows??? I hope she is learning the things that she needs to. I know that it is important to keep going so she will continue to grow and develop....
4. I am grateful for Brett & Suzie Brinkerhoff who have become Jacee's new babysitters. It did take a few weeks for her to adjust. I know that through the patience and love they have shown to her she is excited now to comeover and play....She loves her new playmates, Weston & Rebecca, and I am excited to see her grow and develop!!!
5. I am grateful for my new calling as a Sunbeam Primary Teacher, I have 7 wonderful, well behaved children...Elliot Court, Evelet Romero, Elsie Omerza, Zoey Sharp, Nora Millett, Sophie Wilstead, and Chloe Fuller. They are such awsome examples to me!!!
6. I'm still struggling with some goals of mine such as exercise and weight loss....I know that if I see healthy eating and exercise as somthing only my doctor expects of me, I will continue to fail. I need to see these choices as who I am and who I want to become, I will have a greater chance of staying the course and succeeding.
7. I also know that I need to work on setting divine goals and not dwell on my past failures....For falling is what we mortals do. But as long as we are willing to rise up and continue on the path toward our spiritual goals God has given us, we can learn something from our failures and become better and happier as a result.
"No matter how many times you have slipped or fallen, rise up! Your destiny is a glorious one! Stand tall and walk in the light of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ! You are stronger than you realize. You are more capable than you can imagine. You can do it now!" President Dieter F Uchtdorf
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Seven after Sunday
1. I have recently been called as a Primary Worker in my Ward. I am actually excited to start teaching again. I will be working with the kids who have turned six this year. I actually had the majority of them in Nursery....
2. I can't believe how much Jacee has grown in the past year....She is a beautiful little girl who loves to laugh, have books read to her, randomly walk around the house while checking to see if Aiden is following her and spending time with Grandma....
3. Today when I went to work and was talking to one of the teacher's that I assist, she randomly said, "we put a plug in for you to teach next year". What???? Yeah!!! Her and the Assistant Principal mentioned that I wanted to teach and was working on getting my Interm Teaching Certification to our Head Boss....I LOVE MY JOB!!!
4. I really can't believe how much my life has changed in a year. Last year I was feeling hopeless and depressed about everything that had happened to me when I became a Single MOM....Many of those who were against my decision have now become some of my strongest supporters....The Gospel changes lives and when we have the courage to take a stand for what is right, Heavenly Father will give us the support we need!!!
5. I love softball so much. I can't believe how much I have missed it. Playing on Wednesday night with a great bunch of gals has totally made my mood so much better. Before it seemed like I didn't have a social life at all....Now it feels like I can't get enough! I am also grateful for the fact many of the players that I play with are so willing to help out with Jacee....This makes life soooo much easier!!! Yes, my family still believes that I will die on a softball field....
6. I have started crafting again....Yes, I am crazy! No, I don't have time for any more projects however, I love to make cute things....I get jealous when I see all the cute crafts that are posted from everyone's SUPER SATURDAY....I want to do them all!!! Right now, I finished another Paper Bag scrapbook....Next I want to work on some word blocks for Thanksgiving and Christmas....
7. I am grateful for friends who want the best for you....Yes, I do miss hanging out with Shellie Eaton and I'm soooo excited that her & Walter are back here in the Valley of the Sun!!!! I also miss hanging out with Jon Goodman, he is in the middle of doing an apprenticeship with Intel and has some crazy hours with both work and school!!! It is amazing how life has brought me back into touch with them....
2. I can't believe how much Jacee has grown in the past year....She is a beautiful little girl who loves to laugh, have books read to her, randomly walk around the house while checking to see if Aiden is following her and spending time with Grandma....
3. Today when I went to work and was talking to one of the teacher's that I assist, she randomly said, "we put a plug in for you to teach next year". What???? Yeah!!! Her and the Assistant Principal mentioned that I wanted to teach and was working on getting my Interm Teaching Certification to our Head Boss....I LOVE MY JOB!!!
4. I really can't believe how much my life has changed in a year. Last year I was feeling hopeless and depressed about everything that had happened to me when I became a Single MOM....Many of those who were against my decision have now become some of my strongest supporters....The Gospel changes lives and when we have the courage to take a stand for what is right, Heavenly Father will give us the support we need!!!
5. I love softball so much. I can't believe how much I have missed it. Playing on Wednesday night with a great bunch of gals has totally made my mood so much better. Before it seemed like I didn't have a social life at all....Now it feels like I can't get enough! I am also grateful for the fact many of the players that I play with are so willing to help out with Jacee....This makes life soooo much easier!!! Yes, my family still believes that I will die on a softball field....
6. I have started crafting again....Yes, I am crazy! No, I don't have time for any more projects however, I love to make cute things....I get jealous when I see all the cute crafts that are posted from everyone's SUPER SATURDAY....I want to do them all!!! Right now, I finished another Paper Bag scrapbook....Next I want to work on some word blocks for Thanksgiving and Christmas....
7. I am grateful for friends who want the best for you....Yes, I do miss hanging out with Shellie Eaton and I'm soooo excited that her & Walter are back here in the Valley of the Sun!!!! I also miss hanging out with Jon Goodman, he is in the middle of doing an apprenticeship with Intel and has some crazy hours with both work and school!!! It is amazing how life has brought me back into touch with them....
Saturday, November 9, 2013
just Sweet and Simple: Busy Book
just Sweet and Simple: Busy Book: When it comes to busy books, I've always had mixed feelings. The pages don't all seem age appropriate at the same time. The activ...
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