I'm also grateful for....

My education!!

OK, so I'm not doing to well at this blogging about things that I'm grateful for... but I'm trying :)

My students were being extra complainy today about having to do homework.  It made me really angry and I went into lecture mode telling them about how I'm trying to help them learn, but they are just lazy and want me to do all the learning for them.  I'm so glad that I enjoyed school and I really miss being a student ever now and then (but then I get a paycheck).  I'm soooooo blessed for the opportunities that I have because of my education, and even more blessed that I learned how to learn and that I now value learning.

I just wish my student had the same value for learning.. and  even then parents.  Got this cartoon in an e-mail the other day, and it's sad how true is....

Today I'm grateful for....

PICTURES!

I know it sounds silly, but I LOVE being able to look at all the fun things me and my family have done and how we've changed.  Pictures are so important to me so thank you, Mr. Alhazen, for inventing the camera!


This all comes to mind because our camera has gone kaput on us. This means were weren't able to take pictures of our Halloween costumes, and probably won't be able to take pictures for a little while.  Any suggestions on a quality, but inexpensive camera?

As for now, here's some of my favorite pictures from this year so far.

November Already?

I can't believe it's November already!  I've officially made it through 1/4 of my first year of teaching, and with many stories to share.

October is one of my favorite months, and it went by WAY too fast.  I feel like my schedule was too busy to enjoy the Halloween scene.  We were able to go to the Haunted Forrest (which was awesome!), and I did make some Halloween cupcakes!

 
BUT, I feel like Halloween just wasn't as fun this year.... Maybe when the kids come, it will be a little more exciting.



Since it is now November, its' time to think about what I'm grateful for. I'm going to try to write about something I'm grateful for each day this month... well almost every day(since I'm starting a little late). 

Today I am grateful for..... BOOKS.
I've been really into reading lately, and I love it! I love learning new things and new words and enjoying an adventure while doing it.  Also since Matt is so busy with school and work and church, I have a lot of free time.  And though I do have lots to do- like chores and grade papers, I've gotten through many boring nights with the help of a good book.  I'm also especially grateful for the books that have really inspired me and strengthened me, and specifically the Book of Mormon.  It brings such happiness and peace to my life.. and it's amazing to me that simple words on a page can do that.  I know it's true.