MERRY CHRISTMAS

As I sit here by myself on Christmas morning drinking a great cup of coffee before everyone gets up,  I am reflecting on my life and the past year.  It has been a wonderful year, full of excitement and love.  I am so thankful for everything that I have.  I have always been one of those people who realize what I have as precious, I've never had to say I wish I would have done this or that because I always made sure I did everything to make my families life great.  As I grow older though, I see how fast life does pass you by.  My children gave me the most beautuful blanket for Christmas last night and on it were pictures of the three of them throughout the years.  I bawled like a baby when I opened it because I wonder how come it all had to go by so fast.  I looked at every picture and thanked God for the years that we have had together and began to think about the years we have coming and the changes we have to look forward to.  More marriages (3 more kids will get married eventually no matter what they say), grand children, traveling, growing old with a fabulous husband, and just enjoying life to the fullest.  Of course I miss the small things like Santa visiting, and the excitement of getting up at 5 in the morning, putting out letters for santa and cookies, but I treasure that I know my kids love me and would do anything for me and we can still spend precious time together. 

So I guess what I'm saying is...  enjoy your kids and your life.  Don't let the craziness of life let time pass and then you look back and say you missed out on so much.  Let me be the first to tell you that it will be gone in a flash if you don't open your eyes and see the joy of having kids.  I miss my babies but I treasure the fact that I loved them so much and now as they grow older I see that they have great love for me. 

Merry Christmas to all of you!!  I will get back to regular blogging as soon as the holidays are over.  Thanks for being patient with me as I've struggled with this dizziness issue and think of me as I go back to the doctor this coming week for 2 more MRI's and additional blood work.  I already miss my school babies and can't wait to see their smiles and hear of their wonderful Christmas when we get back to school. 

Love Mrs. C

Off to the Neurologist

Hi to all of my families,

I will not be in school on Monday due to a visit to the neurologist in Greensboro.  Say a little prayer for me as we try to figure out what is going on.  I'm still dizzy every day to the point of almost falling down at times.  The world is spinning and I'm just trying to hang on-haha.

Merry Christmas and thanks to God for all that I have-including your children :)

Report Cards

Happy report card day!!!  Some families are happy right now and some are a little disappointed.  I just want everyone to know that your child earns their grades.  I can not give grades based on the way I feel about your child or they all would be straight A students,  A lot of kids have a long way to go and some of them are already there.  Hard work, dedication, focus, and deisre mean a lot right now.  Stamina to sit still and work independently is a concern for me.  We must get our kids to learn to be independent learners that are responsible for their learning. ADHD, focus issues, family issues, stubborness, and puberty are all a part of a fifth graders life but these are all obstacles that children must overcome to be successful.  Lets band together and throw out a little tough love right now and help our wonderful fifth graders to make the transition into young adulthood.  Excuses should be just that, excuses, and we should put a stop to it right now.  As one of our affirmatiuons says, "excuses are for losers' and we are not losers, we are winners who want to be the best we can be!  Looking forward to great things and the beginning of a successful 3rd 6 weeks.  If you expect a lot from your kids they will respond!  If they know you mean business, they will thank you for it in the long run.  Life is hard, but God is good and he will help us transform our children into succesful, productive, good citizens ready to face life head on.  Love you guys with all my heart!!!

I Love This Time of Year!!!

We have been busy as beavers this week in class, that is one reason why I haven't posted.  The other reason is due to the fact that I have vertigo.  YUCK!!!  I have been dizzy and loopy for about a month now so I went to the doctor on Tuesday to see what was going on.  I am going for an MRI on Monday to make sure everything else is OK.  Now the kids know why I have been tripping over feet and desks and walking curvy down the hall.  The meds for this made me feel worse than the normal dizziness so I guess I'll wait to see what the MRI shows before I take anything else.  So just say a prayer for "chicken me" as I hate needles and they will shoot some dye into my arm on Monday before I get the MRI.  I am truly a weenie when it comes to doctors, I guess that's why I haven't been to one in about 5 or more years.


Unfortunately, we will not be able to go and see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever as a class.  If you are interested in going, it is at the RCC Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 3 @ 7:30, Dec. 4 @ 2:30 and 7:30, or Dec. 5 @ 2:30 and 6:00.  The tickets are $10 for adults and $7.00 for students.  Emma and Bailey are in the play and I know the kids would like to see them.  I MIGHT go on Sunday at 2:30 but I hate to commit at this time and then not be able to go. 


Please remember to send in canned food for the food drive at our school.  Our class has only turned in 25 cans :(


$25 dollars due by Dec. 10 for DC.  We will start our doughnut fundraiser the day after Christmas break so get ready to sell.


 We will be having my annual pancake breakfast for our Christmas party this year.  It will take place on Monday, Dec. 20.  Look for the note to come home next week and help by sending in one or more of the food items.


Send in a $2 gift to place under the Christmas tree for "SNEAKY SANTA" Do not put a name on the gift and make sure it is a secret.  It does not have to be boy or girl specific.  This is a great game to play at Christmas.  We always get a huge laugh out of it. 


Did I tell anyone that I love Chritmas cookies-just thought I'd drop that note in there-haha!  Have a great time with your families during this happy time of year.  Love Ya'll