I literally LOVE teaching. I come home everyday in the best mood! It could be the fact that I am almost done with school but I am chalking it up to my amazing school and class. I know with-out a shadow of doubt this is exactly where I am supposed to be. So here are some recent happenings...
Yesterday a student laid her head on my lap while sitting at the rug and proceeded to say "I just love it when people pet me like a dog. Will you please pet me like a dog?" to which I had to politely respond by saying "No, I cannot pet you like a dog. Now lets go finish your work."hahaha I could only imagine her going home and telling her parents that her teacher proceeded to pet her at school....
Then as I was cleaning up my room of all my papers from my 5th grade class I ran across these three funny poems.
Poem 1
Teacher fit in school because that is their best hobbie,
They always hand out in the nice cool lobbie,
We think they are cool in the nice air that also their hobbie.
Teachers are wonderful and sweet, helpful and nice.
(Well at least three out of the four lines rhyme...the last two dont really make sense but nice try lol)
Poem 2
It is getting cold
Halloween is getting close
It will be scary
(hmm I dont have a lot of words for this one)
Poem 3 (my personal fav)
Dear Mrs. Dallin, thank you so much for all you have done
I wish you could stay because you were so much fun
We've had a good run and you are the best
Now you must go and prepare your nest
I like how you teach, I like your style
You wear cool Toms and make me smile
We had good times, the fun we did not lack,
Remember when the sub was snoring in the back?
There are no ifs, ands, buts or maybe
Because you're the mom you'll have one lucky baby
So I guess we will see you later
P.S. I hope your kid will be as cool as Kelly Slater
(Seriously I am completely shocked he got this many words to rhyme and that it all makes sense!)
It is at times like these that I see all the blessings and joys that came from following a prompting and the clear path the Lord had set for me. There is nothing more fulfilling in my life right now (that'll change in 7 weeks) then teaching and being surrounded by sweet children. It is also a bonus that they make me laugh on a constant basis!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Funny First Grade Phrases
Well I almost have a title that has alliteration but oh well. So life has been busy but so fun lately! I am now teaching first grade which I thought I would hate but actually LOVE! Those cute little 7 year olds melt my heart. For example here's a true story of what happened today.
Teacher: Student so and so has a speech problem, he normally goes out two times a day to work with the speech specialists. But his speech problem is so cute, he can't say the "K" sound so watch this...
"_____ what is your favorite animal?"
Student: tities! big long pause (meanwhile I am trying not to laugh) I just love titi tates!
Me: You love kitty cats?
Student: yes! I just love black titi tates!Oh and teacher I promise to not strew around in the bathroom today I am just going to go potty.
Teacher: Well thank you ____, I'm glad you're not going to screw around in the bathroom today.
Literally I have been laughing all day. I just love first grade they say the funniest things! More to come, I'm keeping a journal so that when I need a good laugh I'll just look through that!
Teacher: Student so and so has a speech problem, he normally goes out two times a day to work with the speech specialists. But his speech problem is so cute, he can't say the "K" sound so watch this...
"_____ what is your favorite animal?"
Student: tities! big long pause (meanwhile I am trying not to laugh) I just love titi tates!
Me: You love kitty cats?
Student: yes! I just love black titi tates!Oh and teacher I promise to not strew around in the bathroom today I am just going to go potty.
Teacher: Well thank you ____, I'm glad you're not going to screw around in the bathroom today.
Literally I have been laughing all day. I just love first grade they say the funniest things! More to come, I'm keeping a journal so that when I need a good laugh I'll just look through that!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Paula Dean
So for Columbus day my mentor teacher and I decided to do a fun activity centered around spices. She made a batch of oatmeal cookies with no spices (including salt) and I made one full of different spices. We gave them both to the kids and had them see if they could see a difference, smell a difference and then taste a difference.
I decided to google a recipe for oatmeal cookies because I never make them (I think its gross to add raisins to cookies). Well I stumbled upon Paula Deans recipe for loaded Oatmeal cookies Click Here . Honestly these were the best cookies I have had! (minus raisins of course) There is something to all the homey southern ingredients like buttermilk which make the cookies out of this world.
I was dying watching the kids taste Mrs. Hatchs' cookies, seriously the highlight of my day! They like took one bite and then told their neighbor not to eat them lol. After they had tried both we talked about why people wanted spices so much. It was a fun way for them to see how much flavor spice adds to our food.
Anyways I thought I'd share a picture of what they look like and a link to the recipe and a very strongdemand suggestion to make them!! Happy Columbus Day!
I decided to google a recipe for oatmeal cookies because I never make them (I think its gross to add raisins to cookies). Well I stumbled upon Paula Deans recipe for loaded Oatmeal cookies Click Here . Honestly these were the best cookies I have had! (minus raisins of course) There is something to all the homey southern ingredients like buttermilk which make the cookies out of this world.
I was dying watching the kids taste Mrs. Hatchs' cookies, seriously the highlight of my day! They like took one bite and then told their neighbor not to eat them lol. After they had tried both we talked about why people wanted spices so much. It was a fun way for them to see how much flavor spice adds to our food.
Anyways I thought I'd share a picture of what they look like and a link to the recipe and a very strong
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Let the Countdown Begin!!!
On Friday I officially hit 30 weeks! I am so excited! Time seems to be flying by now and sooner than I know it this little boy will be here. I have also officially hit that point where I am sick of being pregnant lol. Now I understand why towards the end so many women are ready to be done. Here are some things I have recently learned,
1: If I drop something, leave it there till Jake can pick it up. Its seriously impossible to bend over.
2: Not to sit on the lovesac unless someone can help me get back up. If I'm alone I end up doing a weird, roll over to your knees and then stand up (a lot more work!)
3: To get used to the fact that I fill up eating after 2 bites but have to eat every hour.
4: To only visit places that have easy access to a bathroom. One swift kick to the bladder is all it takes. I just know I am going to end up peeing my pants in public or something horribly embarrassing like that before he's here.
For now that's all I can think of, pregnancy brain is a real symptom and makes my life very interesting to say the least. But I have less than 10 weeks left to suffer from it! But according to my dr. my belly is measuring ahead of the already changed due date, so my new goal is to finish student teaching without going into labor! Hope to make it!
1: If I drop something, leave it there till Jake can pick it up. Its seriously impossible to bend over.
2: Not to sit on the lovesac unless someone can help me get back up. If I'm alone I end up doing a weird, roll over to your knees and then stand up (a lot more work!)
3: To get used to the fact that I fill up eating after 2 bites but have to eat every hour.
4: To only visit places that have easy access to a bathroom. One swift kick to the bladder is all it takes. I just know I am going to end up peeing my pants in public or something horribly embarrassing like that before he's here.
For now that's all I can think of, pregnancy brain is a real symptom and makes my life very interesting to say the least. But I have less than 10 weeks left to suffer from it! But according to my dr. my belly is measuring ahead of the already changed due date, so my new goal is to finish student teaching without going into labor! Hope to make it!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Future Fears
Conference weekend is always a mix of high and lows. Highs because I am able to listen to wonderful talks by leaders and stay home all weekend in my pajamas. Lows because I stay home all weekend in my pajamas, and sometimes I find it hard to connect to all talks. I tend to find that some jump out at me as I listen and help me find answers to questions I didn't realize I was searching for. One of these talks was by Elder Neil L. Anderson.
Lately I have been "dr. philing" every situation in regards to the baby. Every-night I go to bed with my head filled with questions as to how to Jake and I are going to make it alone without the thought of adding on another person. What I love about Elder Anderson's talk is that it reminded me of the sweet comforting spirit that assured both Jake and I that this is what we are supposed to be doing.
I decided that for my benefit it was time to write down how we came to the decision to have a baby, (because pregranancy brain is a real thing and I often forget why we got into this situaiton)
It really started last December the day after finals. I was finishing up my first semester actually teaching and I was dead set on having my own class the following year through an internship. I wanted nothing more than being able to teach and connect with my own classroom of little children. I knew that this was my calling in life to teach. Although while I was making my own plans of classroom themes and dreaming about all the fun activities I would do with my own classroom, I was unaware of the path that was set out for Jake and I. After being promised full time hours at work for about a year Jake was told that he would not be able to have full time or go to school and that his hours were in fact getting cut. We spent a good two days not knowing where we were going to go from there. After talking to both our families and praying about what to do Jake decided to quit his job and go to school full time. This allowed him to finish in a year as opposed to 3. So we talked it over, looked at our savings and decided that this was best. Plus this fit into my whole idea of having an internship because we would both finish at the same time.
While Jake decided to finish off work and put in his 2 weeks notice I went to the temple. I hadn't even made it to the start before I was overwhelmed with the feeling that there was a little baby waiting and that Jake and I needed to start a family. Contrary to my normal personality I accepted the sweet feeling of peace I had. When I got home I told Jake, who as anyone can imagine was not very happy and replied "Well I didn't get that feeling so I guess your wrong." To be honest I couldn't blame him. Our world was already overturned by our job and school without trying to add the cost of having a child. But I couldn't deny that sweet feeling of peace so I just responded "Well go to the temple yourself and you'll know." Unfortunately for Jake I was right lol. So all through Christmas break we looked and looked at finances and tried to figure out how it was going to work. We looked and realized that we had exactly the right amount of money left over in my savings for me to finish school and cover the hospital costs. No joke, there is literally not $10.00 left over. As if our previous experience wasn't enough to convince us to trust in the Lord he was showing us yet again what our path was. So we figured out when and how it would work and left the rest in the Lord's hand taking the biggest leap of faith I have ever made in my life.
Even with all of the amazing signs showing me this was the way I was still skeptical that it would work out. I was a doubting Thomas all the way. Well like Thomas I was converted and we found out we were expecting. I knew that I would be finished with school Dec. 9th; so it was a complete shock when we found our due date moved to Dec. 16th. Jake and I were fortunate enough to both have the opportunity to work in Hemet this summer allowing us to pay for the baby past the hospital. For Jake and I this was our biggest fear, we did not want to rely on our parents to help take care of our child. We felt it was extremely important that we pay for our child. With that being said I don't know what we would do without the generosity of both our parents. Their kind support, excitement and willingness to help. I wish everyone could have the amazing support group that I am blessed to have. I know I would be lost without my family and my in-laws, that includes my sister-in-laws. Being the oldest I don't have an older sibling to ask my questions and what worked and what didn't and I am grateful that my sister-in-laws are always willing to answer my dumb questions without making me feel dumb. It would be a hard process without my family and my in-laws and their utter joy and excitement. There is no better feeling that having people as excited as I am for this little boy to get here. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to be a mom soon. I know that this is the path I am supposed to be on and that we are supposed to have a sweet baby boy in Dec. I think I needed to hear Elder Anderson's talk and to be reminded of that overwhelming peace I felt back in Dec, and the countless signs showing me that the Lord is looking out for me.
I know this is a rather long post but I decided that it was definitely time to show my appreciation and to take the hint to trust in him and follow the path as best I can.
Lately I have been "dr. philing" every situation in regards to the baby. Every-night I go to bed with my head filled with questions as to how to Jake and I are going to make it alone without the thought of adding on another person. What I love about Elder Anderson's talk is that it reminded me of the sweet comforting spirit that assured both Jake and I that this is what we are supposed to be doing.
I decided that for my benefit it was time to write down how we came to the decision to have a baby, (because pregranancy brain is a real thing and I often forget why we got into this situaiton)
It really started last December the day after finals. I was finishing up my first semester actually teaching and I was dead set on having my own class the following year through an internship. I wanted nothing more than being able to teach and connect with my own classroom of little children. I knew that this was my calling in life to teach. Although while I was making my own plans of classroom themes and dreaming about all the fun activities I would do with my own classroom, I was unaware of the path that was set out for Jake and I. After being promised full time hours at work for about a year Jake was told that he would not be able to have full time or go to school and that his hours were in fact getting cut. We spent a good two days not knowing where we were going to go from there. After talking to both our families and praying about what to do Jake decided to quit his job and go to school full time. This allowed him to finish in a year as opposed to 3. So we talked it over, looked at our savings and decided that this was best. Plus this fit into my whole idea of having an internship because we would both finish at the same time.
While Jake decided to finish off work and put in his 2 weeks notice I went to the temple. I hadn't even made it to the start before I was overwhelmed with the feeling that there was a little baby waiting and that Jake and I needed to start a family. Contrary to my normal personality I accepted the sweet feeling of peace I had. When I got home I told Jake, who as anyone can imagine was not very happy and replied "Well I didn't get that feeling so I guess your wrong." To be honest I couldn't blame him. Our world was already overturned by our job and school without trying to add the cost of having a child. But I couldn't deny that sweet feeling of peace so I just responded "Well go to the temple yourself and you'll know." Unfortunately for Jake I was right lol. So all through Christmas break we looked and looked at finances and tried to figure out how it was going to work. We looked and realized that we had exactly the right amount of money left over in my savings for me to finish school and cover the hospital costs. No joke, there is literally not $10.00 left over. As if our previous experience wasn't enough to convince us to trust in the Lord he was showing us yet again what our path was. So we figured out when and how it would work and left the rest in the Lord's hand taking the biggest leap of faith I have ever made in my life.
Even with all of the amazing signs showing me this was the way I was still skeptical that it would work out. I was a doubting Thomas all the way. Well like Thomas I was converted and we found out we were expecting. I knew that I would be finished with school Dec. 9th; so it was a complete shock when we found our due date moved to Dec. 16th. Jake and I were fortunate enough to both have the opportunity to work in Hemet this summer allowing us to pay for the baby past the hospital. For Jake and I this was our biggest fear, we did not want to rely on our parents to help take care of our child. We felt it was extremely important that we pay for our child. With that being said I don't know what we would do without the generosity of both our parents. Their kind support, excitement and willingness to help. I wish everyone could have the amazing support group that I am blessed to have. I know I would be lost without my family and my in-laws, that includes my sister-in-laws. Being the oldest I don't have an older sibling to ask my questions and what worked and what didn't and I am grateful that my sister-in-laws are always willing to answer my dumb questions without making me feel dumb. It would be a hard process without my family and my in-laws and their utter joy and excitement. There is no better feeling that having people as excited as I am for this little boy to get here. I am truly grateful for this opportunity to be a mom soon. I know that this is the path I am supposed to be on and that we are supposed to have a sweet baby boy in Dec. I think I needed to hear Elder Anderson's talk and to be reminded of that overwhelming peace I felt back in Dec, and the countless signs showing me that the Lord is looking out for me.
I know this is a rather long post but I decided that it was definitely time to show my appreciation and to take the hint to trust in him and follow the path as best I can.
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