Big thoughts from a small girl

You would have to think I'm the one sharing the big thoughts, but then why would I say from a small girl you might ask.  Well let's just say my first graders are growing...a lot...and I'm not.  It's pretty sad when I start to notice that I don't have to look down to look into the eyes of my little first graders nearly as much as I did at the beginning of the year.  There are a few of them in my class that scares me to think about what little difference there is in our heights.  Dang I'm short...oh well I know it's part of me that Patrick loves :)

So the big thoughts...

I realized tonight that I ask from the best and to go above and beyond from my students all day long...so therefore I should follow my own directions.  Tonight I decided to do this by writing a thorough note on a writing sample we did today on each one of their papers. I wrote something they did well and something I thought they could improve on.  This made for 22 very long pink colored (obviously) notes...and one very cramped up teacher's hand. I hope they can appreciate it!!

I have not shared on here yet, but Patrick's grandma (on his mom's side) passed away Saturday. This was the grandma I had asked prayers for before.  Tuesday afternoon, his family began the long drive out to Michigan.  It broke my heart not be there.  The end of our student teaching makes it extremely hard it leave on a whim.  The funeral will be tomorrow.   She was a wonderful woman who was the source for many funny stories within the family.  I appreciate that she gave her all to my future mother-in-law growing up, even though she had nothing and many other children, and I appreciate all the love she poured into my husband-to-be as a sweet grandmother.  I am thankful to have met such a strong woman.  If you could please send up prayers for Patrick's large family that will be gathered together to celebrate her life tomorrow, it would be appreciated.  

Thanks for taking the time to read tonight!