I'm alive!

Well I did it. I survived my first day as a substitute teacher!

There were definitely some bumps. Like when my trouble-maker decided to throw a crate of library books. Or when said trouble-maker disappeared for 15 minutes. 

{I'm convinced she was trying to give me a heart attack.}

But other than that, I'd say it was a pretty good day.

Thank y'all so much for the sweet comments, tweets, and emails yesterday. And for those of you who prayed, oh my word I could feel it. So thanks!

At the end of the day, I was still alive and smiling. Really that's all that matters. It just confirmed that I'm in the right profession. Love it when that happens.

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week so far!

Am I Old Enough For This?!

Y'all. I have some big news. As of last Friday, I am officially trained to be a substitute teacher! It's crazy to think I am old enough to be in charge of a class.

I also found out last Tuesday that I will be subbing for my fourth grade class. Tomorrow. All by myself. Alone. With 20 kids.

Can you tell I'm a little nervous???

{honestly I'm freaking out inside}

The class that I'm placed in is one of the worst classes I've ever been in, behaviorally speaking. They never quit talking, even during tests. I have a few students who will refuse to do work, even going so far as to throw their books.

I am hoping that my students will be so well-behaved considering I am a new face. They see me every Thursday and Friday, but I have yet to teach an entire lesson. So far, I have just been walking around during activities and helping small groups with work. Being in charge of the class for the entire day will be a new experience for them.

I'll let y'all know how it goes. Prayers would be greatly appreciated!

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

{i hope y'all sang that title as you read it}

Anyways...You may notice a little change over here on this little ol' blog.

Thanks to the wonderful Miss Annie from what she saw, I got a bloggie facelift!

She did such an amazing job. This was my first real blog design so I was a little nervous. But she was so great to work with and did everything I wanted.

It was like she's known me for so long; the design incorporated everything that I like.

If you're in need of a new look, definitely check her out. Her prices are great and she is so easy to work with. She's the best!

Thanks, Annie!

Cruise

Have y'all heard of the band Florida Georgia Line?

You should check them out.

Specifically their song Cruise. The chorus is really catchy.

Oh look! I put it on here for you!

You're welcome.

Tyler, the one with long hair, actually grew up going to my church and I used to babysit his sister.

Crazy to think that a kid who used to lead worship for youth is now a recorded country singer. Way to go, Tyler!

Never Forget

It's hard to believe it has been 11 years. In some ways it seems like it was just yesterday that I was in my fifth grade class, watching the t.v. with horror as the Twin Towers fell. Our administration told teachers not to let us see the news, but my teacher felt it was important. I'm so glad she let us watch history happening. That day changed America forever. I'll never forget how everyone bonded together after that tragedy.

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Today, I'm praying for those families affected by that day. I'm praying for our country that we'll be united and that God will continue to bless us. And I'm extremely grateful for those who fight for our freedom everyday.

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

Just dropping in...

Y'all. Today felt like fall. 

It. Was. Awesome.

Minus the few hours in the afternoon when it was kinda hot, I could almost believe the weather was cooling off.

It was a driving-with-the-windows-down kind of day.

I love those days.

They make my heart happy.

Soon I'll have to go get me a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.

Eeek!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their week so far!