Well the school year has def. kicked off, and I think I have been going NON stop since it started. Today I got to school to look at grades, and I was discouraged. I have 62 kiddos because of the double blocked schedule, and I looked at my tutoring list for our first assessment... 27 of them will be seeing me sometime this week. This is not like my kids, nor me! I take them not doing so hot as me FAILING as a teacher... I don't like the F WORD @ all...
So we started today with a quick write. The topic was: If you found a 100 dollar bill on the ground, what would you spend it on. I also tied in how choice reflects our character. Well I write my quick write as my first period does. I always share my thoughts with my kids before so they feel comfortable to share theirs. I would spend my hundred dollars on a new pair of shoes...not just any shoes, but TORY BURCH of course! (I have had most of these kids before...yes they all know what TORY BURCH is) I always tell them not if but WHEN they become rich they must never forget me and bring me a pair someday!
So my sweet kiddo's start sharing their quick writes here are first 5 responses ( NO JOKE)
1. give money to my parents for rent
2. give money to a homeless person
3. buy my sister a bird because she has always wanted one
4. give money to a charity
5. save the money until next mother's day
I felt incredibly convicted. My kids had much more of a giving heart that I did. Their responses are LIVING PROOF that our kids have hearts, are capable of learning, have the want to learn, and they are all an INCREDIBLE inspiration to me. They also quickly mentioned... one of my character traits was SELFISH... how true is that!!! I have seriously thought about changing my career path. As in LAW school again, but after reflecting on today and listening to my kid's giving hearts... I am in the right place! I am so thankful for my kids, my school, my friends, family, and lastly a FAITHFUL GOD.
ps. I am adding a sweet song to this blog.
I love you all so much! Good Night
JC
