Check out all the food above!! That was from our poetry cafe we had during April's poetry month! Each of my students participated and did a fantastic job. Below is the stage that was set up with a mic (everyone's favorite part), from which they had to perform.
This is my senior honors class who can't take a serious picture to save their lives. They must take after me!
Let me actually rewind a bit and start my tale of sadness and isolation, better known as "Brent left me on a business trip for 12 nights to fend for myself". On top of that, he was gone over my birthday. Now, the original title of my sad song was what I stated above, but wouldn't you know that God likes to write our songs and he actually renamed it "awesomeness". Of course it wasn't awesome that Brent was gone, but the way the Lord provided for me during that time was amazing. Let me just try to list some of the details I remember of what happened while he was gone. The full work week that he was out of town was teacher appreciation week, which meant that lunch was served to us every day so I didn't have to worry about packing a lunch. On top of that, my birthday was unforgettable, thanks to my caring and thoughtful students. I had so many things delivered to me that day from students that I couldn't help but feel special. Also, a group of 11th graders took me out to eat that evening at Chilis...their treat. They even included a yummy chocolate lava cake accompanied with an embarrassing song sung by the staff! Two days later, a group of seniors took me out to dinner at Kobe (one of my absolute favorites) and then out to get Italian ice (all their treat as well). As if that wasn't enough of a blessing, they all chipped in to get me a present. Unfortunately (but fortunately at the same time), I already had what they got me, so I got to return it and convert it to a gift card. This allowed me to buy the bedding for Elizabeth's crib which I so desperately wanted! At the end of the week, I had tickets to go see our school's production of Bye Bye, Birdie, so my friend Monica came over for dinner and then off we went to the musical. On top of thaaaaaaaat.....my good friends from across town called because they needed a sub for Bunco the following week so I was able to spend some time with them! The Lord provided all my needs, kept me surrounded by those that reminded me of His love, and in the gaps in between, I worked on sewing my first dress! (Brent had bought me the materials before I went out of town so I would have a project to work on while he was away!) Below are just some of the treats I had dropped off to me by students before school started the day of my birthday: gourmet cupcakes, gift bags of candy, my favorite drink from Starbucks, a princess wand, helium balloons, etc.
My 11th graders who spoiled me at Chilis
My dress in its unfinished state. I have yet to finish it!
We got our crib in, and this is the bedding that my group of seniors essentially paid for!
This is the most recent picture of me taken at 7 months! You better watch out! I'm starting to pop!
I was grateful for the opportunity to help co-host a baby sprinkle for two ladies in my Sunday school class this past weekend. I don't think I would like to ever be a party planner, but I sure had fun doing the "creative" parts of the sprinkle. As part of the decorations (also doubling as my gift), I made two diaper cakes for each mommy to take home. I even made their cards myself using an old embossing stamp kit I found. On top of a sewing room, I need an arts and crafts room as well.
I'm winding down the final weeks of my teaching career... at least for now. Technically it is only one week because I don't count exam week as "work". Sure, I'm still getting up at the same bat time, but I'm not having to manage 90 kids a day so its almost like a vacation for me! The whole process has been bittersweet as I am walking away from what I would consider to be my dream job! Relationships with the kids is what I will miss most, but there are so many of them that will stay in touch with me that it makes it easier to let go. This chapter in my life is closing and a new one is opening. One of which I am extremely excited about! I always knew I would be a stay-at-home mom. God knew this was the desire of my heart and he has directed our paths in such a way that he has made it possible for me to do so! I am so thankful for my hard-working husband who has the same desire for me! He truly is an amazing man who would do anything for his family! Elizabeth is going to have a great daddy and a great example of how a man should treat a lady.
Glucose test is tomorrow. I wouldn't say I'm not looking forward to it. My biggest concern is just not getting to eat all day like I usually do. I may get the shakes!
Until later...XOXO
