Today's Words Of Glass

For someone who craves consistency, and is definitely a planner , life as a sub has really been a change. Day to day I really don't know where I will be or what I will be doing once I get there. Recently I walked into a classroom full of shop/woodworking equipment.

It’s something that I’m constantly saying as a reminder to myself and a reminder to my son. It’s something we all could use a little more of... KINDNESS. He’s only 8, but he knows what it’s like to receive and give kindness. He also knows what it’s like to be teased and picked on.

Full Disclosure: I received products free of charge for the purpose of providing a review. My opinions are completely my own based on my experience.  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase using the affiliate link.  I’ve always enjoyed journaling. You’d think I’d have decent handwriting, but it’s quite the opposite. And although I do enjoy blogging, I also enjoy putting pen to paper. In addition to journaling, I enjoy coloring. So I was super excited when I found the best of both worlds. Drum roll please...  journaling and coloring in one beautiful book - better known as an art journal. Well, to clarify, let’s make that 3 beautiful art journals. But, I don’t want to get ahead of myself.

So, I came across some of my old writings when typewriters were a thing ... oh goodness.. 18 or so years ago?!?! before I blogged.. but I obviously still had the desire to share my heart with others..... and I thought I would share it with you... so this is straight from my former self ... when I was in my late 20's. Get up, get up, get up! Get out of that pit that you have dug for yourself. Get out of despair! But I can't Lord, there are so many things going on, it's just too much to bear. Get up! Put on the whole armor of God and face the day.

Full Disclosure: I received products free of charge for the purpose of providing a review. My opinions are completely my own based on my experience.  What a difference a year makes! I can't believe how much progress that Lil Man has made with his reading. He's in 1st grade this year. It's definitely been an adjustment for our family with him going to school all day, and I rejoined the workforce. ( My Life As A Non-instructional Aide ) But I'm extremely happy with his progress in school. I love watching him grow, and it amazes me that he is now able to read to me. We enjoyed reading God's Great Love For You by Rick Warren together. I could tell that he was proud of himself for being able to read most of it to me. I loved this book. There is a big message behind the book ( God's great love ) but it's written in a way that children ( in my opinion ) can identify. The main character is the little girl that's on the cover. You see her in various situati...

Change - even good change is not always easy. I didn't realize how hard it would be to spend such little time with my son. Yes because of my job I do get to briefly see him throughout the day. But the quality time that we spend together is significantly much less than before he started school. I know I know. It's good for him. It's good for me. I know that we should not be connected 24 hours a day. But I didn't expect

Because I keep answering this question over and over and over, I thought I'd put it here in case other people might want to know. Now, please keep in mind this is for my current school and situation and I know it will vary from school to school etc. As a non-instructional aide this is what I do...