{I'm Back...}

Geez. It’s been so long since I last updated this blog. Much has changed in my life since…ummm, June.

After moving multiple times this summer, I am finally “at home” living with my cousin, her husband, and their adorable baby girl. It has been great and I am so thankful for their hospitality and generosity. I have my own little pink room (which will one day be Annie’s) and bathroom. Since my cousin is more like a sister, and I’ve known her hubby since freshman year at Auburn, it has been easy and fun living with them. I love getting to see them in the role of parents and learning from their example. You can see their adorable family blog and pictures here: http://abbasgirlandthefamily.blogspot.com/

The school year is back in full swing. I am in a 2^nd grade classroom this year, co-teaching with a wonderful teacher/mentor. We have 24 little darlings that occasionally make me want to pull my hair out. They are a talkative bunch! Very talkative. Trying to get them to listen, learn, read, follow directions, etc. is more difficult than pulling teeth. Literally! Some of the students have allowed me to try pulling their teeth. January is calling my name because our class will split and we will each only have 12 students. Yayyy! We have made the official decision of who gets whom, so for the next couple of months I can mentally prepare for the challenges that will certainly come my way. Just to clarify, I love teaching. I love children. I especially love these children!! They are fun, energetic, hilarious, kind-hearted, and pretty darn cute! This year, however, has been difficult. This group of kids has been far more difficult than I imagined. I thought moving from 4-year-olds to 7 & 8-year-olds would mean more independence and maturity. Not really the case. I daily question whether or not I am in the right career. Luckily, God (in His amazing plan) brought me to the teaching profession and Cornerstone in a way that I cannot question. He prepared my path in a way that makes it impossible to question the fact that I am where He wants me to be. So…I am enjoying (sometimes complaining about) the fun and busy time of preparing my classroom and getting ready to take on the responsibility of educating 12 young children. Pray for them and pray for me!

More updates to come...maybe. Check back soon.