My Blessed Little Life

Happy New Year!  Another year has come and gone.  I hope 2010 was good to you, and that 2011 will be even better!  I am hoping for great things in the coming year.  I've been thinking a lot about the things in my control, as well as the things that aren't.  I am resolving to do my very best to manage those things in my control, and to learn to let go of all the rest of the things that I worry about far too much, most of which I have no control over anyway. My 2011 resolutions goals: (because everyone knows that resolutions never last) Pay more attention to my health: Drink more water. Take my vitamins. Exercise more...at least walk the dog because she is getting pudgy too. Be a better mom, wife, friend...do what I can for those I love. Organize my world a little better. Cook more at home and avoid the drive through windows. I'm sure there will be more that will be great goals for the new year, but I think this list is a good start. I wish all of you a very bless

Another year is ending. It seems everyone is reflecting back on this year; I've seen the usual best and worst lists for just about anything a person could think of in the last few days. 2010 has been a year of changes for me, most occurring in the last few weeks! I am hopeful that those changes will lead to bigger and better things in the coming year. I've never really been one to make New Year's Resolutions. At least, not one to stick with them once they are made. I think that I will make resolutions for 2011, but they will be things that I believe are attainable. I may even start small and build on them as the year goes on. I think I'd have more success that way! I wish you all a very Happy New Year and hope for only the best for you in 2011!

What a year! It has been a busy few months since school started in August. I started out the year as a Special Ed. Instructional Assistant, and am now working as an 8th Grade Social Studies teacher. While no one could have predicted the events that have led to this place, I am truly enjoying being back in the classroom. It has been a big transition full of changes for everyone though. It has meant that my free time is now consumed with planning and grading, instead of other activities, and I have learned quickly that finding a balance is going to be even more important than in the past. Between school, my master's classes, and the activities of three busy kids, I am worn out at the end of the day! That doesn't even include keeping a house in order and finding time to have some me time. However, I am very lucky to be able to be teaching again, and feel very blessed!