The good, the bad, the ugly
Today is Katelyn's first birthday. It's amazing we are here and she is still here. I am so thankful everyday for her and the help, care, prayers from everyone. Slowly but surely she's developing, even if she's slightly behind. We'll take that a million times over not having her around. She's amazing.
Jake (our nephew) started school and is as excited as ever. He always has lots to tell us about the songs they sing and the games they play. It makes me realize as apathetic as students are once they reach high school, deep down they realize how exciting school is. At least, I pretend they think that. Jake definitely renews my spirit when it comes to teaching.
Jason and I moved into a smaller apt in Holly. This was necessary to save money (since my job is only part time) and be a little closer to my work. It still takes a good 50 min to get there, but I enjoy my job so much that I do not mind at all. I am really getting used to this whole part time thing. I feel like I am so productive in the afternoons, whether I stay at school (most days) or come home early. The money isn't great, but hopefully next year will be full time and this will all be worth it.
Speaking of my job... we just got a very depressing email from our superintendent about the sad state of affairs we call our economy. I am very scared to see what will happen in education in the next 5-10 years. It's not going to be pretty. Unfortunately, the ones who are hurt are the students. It saddens me to see the economy in such a bad state that education has been put on the back burner... not because the gov't doesn't care and don't see it as an important thing, but because the economy is so bad that even the important things have to be cut down to the absolute minimum necessary to simply function.
I hope this changes soon. I remember when we learned about the Great Depression in history. We all thought "wow, that must've been horrible. I am glad we don't have to go thru that." How naive we were to think things would always be as good as they have been.
*sigh* I can only hope a change in the reins in a few months will bring about changes, however small, in our country. Whatever the outcome, something needs to change or we will be making and eating lots of my grandma's "pot pie".
Jake (our nephew) started school and is as excited as ever. He always has lots to tell us about the songs they sing and the games they play. It makes me realize as apathetic as students are once they reach high school, deep down they realize how exciting school is. At least, I pretend they think that. Jake definitely renews my spirit when it comes to teaching.
Jason and I moved into a smaller apt in Holly. This was necessary to save money (since my job is only part time) and be a little closer to my work. It still takes a good 50 min to get there, but I enjoy my job so much that I do not mind at all. I am really getting used to this whole part time thing. I feel like I am so productive in the afternoons, whether I stay at school (most days) or come home early. The money isn't great, but hopefully next year will be full time and this will all be worth it.
Speaking of my job... we just got a very depressing email from our superintendent about the sad state of affairs we call our economy. I am very scared to see what will happen in education in the next 5-10 years. It's not going to be pretty. Unfortunately, the ones who are hurt are the students. It saddens me to see the economy in such a bad state that education has been put on the back burner... not because the gov't doesn't care and don't see it as an important thing, but because the economy is so bad that even the important things have to be cut down to the absolute minimum necessary to simply function.
I hope this changes soon. I remember when we learned about the Great Depression in history. We all thought "wow, that must've been horrible. I am glad we don't have to go thru that." How naive we were to think things would always be as good as they have been.
*sigh* I can only hope a change in the reins in a few months will bring about changes, however small, in our country. Whatever the outcome, something needs to change or we will be making and eating lots of my grandma's "pot pie".