Howdy! Here I am in my classroom! Welcome. Today I have the joy of spending six hours with seven of the coolest kids I know. I have never been a mother however, I think I am gaining a little insight into what motherhood might be like. One moment I want to hug them and the next moment I want to bop (yes bop) them on the head. It is in the moments of the bop feeling, more than in the moments of the hug feeling, that I fall more in love with my students. How can that be? I think I might know. I'll tell you my idea and then you can let me know what you think.
I think that it has something to do with responsibility. When my students make me feel like I want to bop them that makes me realize how much care and guidance they really need. Therefore, when they misbehave I fall more and more in love with them. I want the best for my students. I want them not only to be academically on top, but also on top spiritually.
I wish that you could meet them. I have seven students again this year. It is wonderful how much energy can be put into a three - four foot tall body!
On a different note: I started taking Spanish class last night! It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to learning a lot. Mostly I would like to learn how to get to the place without getting lost! It took me (drum roll please) 45 moments to make a 20 minuet trip because I got so very lost! Some day I will get the direction part of my life in order. However, for now I must be content to allow others to help me in my pursuit of finding new places in the world.
I truly hope that your life is going well! If it is not you could always try one of the following options:
1. Stand on your head and moo like a cow.
2. Try a new food (or if your on a diet refrain from trying a new food).
3. Buy a new pair of shoes. Take them home. Run from the kitchen to the living room. See how high you can jump in your new shoes! (watch out for shoes with heals, this one works best for new running shoes.)
Adios!
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You gave me a refreshing laugh this afternoon. I jumped online to check on an apple orchard field trip and got sidetracked...
Loved hearing your latest adventures. Yes indeed, bopping temptations can certainly fill one's heart with feelings of affection and appreciation! That makes sense : )
Love ya, Girl!
Wow, sister! I loved this post. You are gifted with communication! :) Yes, bopping requires me to give more of myself. This in turn makes a stronger attachment to my little ones. You are so wise.
HOLA!
Just so you know, I've spent MANY lost moments in W.P.B. YOu are not alone.
Thanks for your insight. To be honest, in those bopping moments, and they are many around here, I've always known it was love that compels me to "straighten the crooked paths",but I've never thought about how their boppliness is a reflection of how much they need me. Good perspective. Thanks Rach.
You all are so sweet!
Oh where, oh where has my sista' gone? Oh where, oh where can she be? With her funny comments and glimpse into the daily...Oh where, oh where can she be?
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