I told you so...

I heard my daughter say "...I guess I've finally done what my mother said I would do. I love antiques!" The happiest words a collector can hear from their children are those words. Well what would I do with the music boxes, old postcards, green handle untensils, baskets, furniture, Raggedy Ann and Andy stuff, angels, etc. Now when I've made my way to heaven, I won't have to worry about where my prized possessions will reside! If you are a collector and have stood for hours waiting to bid on the one item you loved, you would understand this sentiment completely. There is nothing better than sharing your love of antiques with those you love. Way to go, Lo!

An antique is like holding a memory in your hand...oh what stories they could tell.

Teaching College Classes

I've recently been hired to teach a couple of college courses. I'm not really sure why it is that when you teach something you learn more than those you teach. My learning occurs during lectures when I have an "A-HA" moment, when I'm reading and rereading the day's lessons, or when I'm discussing assignments with students.

Learning is such a wonderful opportunity. Whether it is you or the students in your classes. We are so blessed to have the opportunity to study and learn whatever we choose. I am thankful for every opportunity God has given me. Education is the highway to success! Keep reading!

Snow Days...

There are few days more delightful for teachers than snow days. A day when you can set your own pace. A day when you can catch up on all of the things you've been meaning to do, but have had too many papers to grade or frogs to cut out for class. A day when you can wear your PJs all day long and quiet lingers everywhere. Reading good books, catching up with friends, playing with your grandchildren, my oh my, how I love snow days.

As They Grow...

It doesn't take long for them to grow and change. We wouldn't want it any other way, but my how fast it happens. Seems like yesterday they were all babes ...

Teaching...Beginning Again...

As I anticipate a new semester, I am amazed at how empty the room looks without the children. The desks are sitting in perfect groups, no crayons or paper on the floor. No voices lingering in the air or questions waiting for answers. A new semester, a new chance to do a better job.

How I love teaching! I'm almost as excited as the children when school is about to begin. It is so wonderful to have a "do over" and to try to hone your craft so that you can become the type of teacher you set out to be in the beginning. As much I as I love teaching the day to day grind of constant interruptions, too little time, too much paperwork and too many external influences makes the position more difficult each year. I'm so thankful that I love it, but understand why people leave the profession prematurely. Teaching is such hard work - but, oh so rewarding.

I'm looking forward to a student teacher this semester. That is always interesting and such a great opportunity to gain that ol' enthusiasm and pass along a love for this profession.

Christmas Activities with Grandchildren

What a wonderful Saturday morning! We began with presents - I made aprons and purchased chef's hats for the boys. My daughter and grandgirl had matching John Deere aprons! They looked so cute. My daughterNlaw had toille and mom had ferns, I wore my Paula Deen apron and was ready to begin a day of baking. After opening the gifts and getting into our required "attire" we began baking cookies! What a day! We stirred, dipped, and baked until we had plates and plates full of delicious looking cookies for the holidays. What a wonderful way to spend the Saturday before Christmas!

Christmas Morning...

ahhhhh....relaxing.....that is what Christmas mornings are now. The children call and tell us what treasures they find under the tree and we well, after 35 Christmas mornings together, relax. It is a new and wonderful time in our lives. Those busy Christmas mornings are in the past, but the memories of them will last for a lifetime.