Saturday, August 21, 2010
crazy
Yep, I'm that mom! The one that will drive the teacher crazy b/c I want to be so involved. She sent out a list of days/times that she wants volunteers and it really just doesn't work for me. I pretty much immediately emailed her and tried to sound sane and not completely obsessed with volunteering in her classroom except that I am. I have been so excited about helping in Andrew's classroom (although I'm not sure he's so excited) and I worked out Grace's preschool schedule around it and of course, those aren't the days that she is asking for volunteers. I am really sad and hoping that she will be able to use me to do something else on a different day. Yep, I'm that mom! Almost begging and pleading to get to be in the classroom. This is one of those times when it is really hard to have family so far away. Well, I'm trying to stay positive about my whole life this whole situation but it seems as if everything is going the opposite way of what I think. I guess that's b/c I'm making all of my own plans rather than praying and following God's plan. I'm going to go dust off my devotional and dive right in and see if I can find some peace about this whole thing. I have obviously made it all about me and not all about Him. Man, sometimes I wish I would just write in a journal instead of letting you all know how crazy I am! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!
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Hi Melissa, It is great that you want to be involved with Nathan's classroom activities .I am sure that his teacher will be able to fit you in to help out and different times during the year.As for everything else, that is what family is for --When you need to talk to any of us we are as close as the nearest telephone.We are all always here for you.Times are hard right now, I know,but just knowing you have God, your family and friends whenever you need us should make you feel alot better. Love you all, Kathy(Have a blessed Sunday)
ReplyDeleteI am laughing right now. I don't know why I put down Nathan instead of Andrew!!! I usually reread what I write. This will give you a good laugh for the day.(LOL) Love you all, Kathy
ReplyDeleteMelissa. Melissa. Melissa. HELLO! Anybody home!
ReplyDeleteCalm down and handle this situation as you have everything else here lately. Put your trust in the Lord. He will decide if its in Andrew's best interest for you to be in the classroom. Everything will work out according to HIS plan, not yours.
Times are tough, but David will find a job. It just takes time.
Hang in there Kid! It don't get no better than this! LOL
Real life doesn't follow a script! It's what happens to you while you're busy making other plans!
Sweet pea, first and foremost you are not crazy, you just have a lot on your plate right now. 2nd if the teacher has any sense she will be so happy to have you helping in her classroom. I remember that when I helped in my kiddos classes a lot of the time I wasn't actually in the classroom. I was out in the hall hanging their creations, making copies, cutting patterns or helping to get together packets. I liked it that way b/c then I still was around, observing and meeting all their classmates but it was like I was in the shadows. There but, not there. I would have loved if I could have had parent volunteers in my classroom, especially on lab days. I'll be honest, it would have been nice if moms were in class with some of those 7th graders. Oye. Middle schoolers are the easiest bunch!
ReplyDeleteRemember to breathe.
You have been given great comments to read and get you on track...all along you knew the answer..God is in control, it is not easy to set back and wait but when we look back we realize that it was Gods plan all along. Why? Well that will have to wait until we hopefully get to talk to Him, but then will it really matter? I loved being in the classroom, library, helping with PTA; all of it for you and Mark and I know sometimes you don't get things finished at home, but for me that wasn't important just the memories I enjoy now. I think the reason you want to get into the classroom so much is not only because of helping with Andrews class but deep down you miss being a Teacher. You do so much with Grace and Andrew at home I am so proud of you. Now relax and enjoy the moment.
ReplyDeleteLove Mom
I can sooooo understand how you feel. I'm sure everything will work out. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteBTW..I was just wanting to let you know that I haven't forgotten you. I've just moved my blog. I have it set as private right now, but I won't keep it that way for long. My new location for "One Day At A Time" is http://mom7howells.blogspot.com If you will send me your email I will send you an invite. My addy is mom2five@bellsouth.net ((hugs)) Sandy