one thing that matters

I know, I should be better about blogging more often. I suppose I feel like I just keep complaining about teaching, so for this post, I will attempt to focus on some positive things happening in my life.

As far as teaching goes, it is still rough. Each day, I continue to wonder how people do this for 20+ years. BUT, we are making progress. I cut out nap time. I totally used to think that kindergartners needed nap time regardless- that I would always make it a part of my day. However, after they absolutely would not sleep and all it became was frustrating me and the kids, I just dropped it. We now have more time to get through academic material. Each day we have: a math lesson, a reading lesson, 4 centers, and 4 small groups ( in addition to the usual breakfast, calendar time, songs, bathroom breaks, lunch, specials, snack). So, for those of you non-teachers, that really is a lot and I am pretty pleased.

As far as personal life, do I have one? Just kidding, although this is so different from college, I am figuring it out. This last weekend, I went to Wichita Falls to see family. It was so great! I really needed to go and just rest. To be somewhere and have nothing matter but being with people and catching up. It did my heart a lot of good to say the least.

Although I feel like I am very much in a desert season of my life, God is still faithful and I know that there is purpose. I will continue to learn and grow, regardless of where this path leads.