May: FFWD

Break neck speed. It's almost as if the toddler years were fast, but now we're to the part of the coaster that is really taking the dips, switch offs, and turns, and I cannot even blink! This, of course, mixed in the LONG days of cleaning, TV, way too much FB, and anxiousness about what I will be doing next year. It is so hard to believe it is all moving in FFWD, and slow motion, all at the same time!

An update on my job situation:
God has answered my prayers by telling me he is "Considering" full time employment for me. I have had 2 interviews with GCISD, and I have 1 with Birdville ISD on Monday. What I love most about the jobs I have interviewed for in GCISD is that they are not typically what you would consider GCISD jobs. One is for a Middle School ESL position at GMS. Once again, I would be helping those who need the most help. I think it is a title 1 school. I know it is the place where God would use me the most. The second job is an ESL teacher at Vista, the discipline school. I was really nervous about this one: who wouldn't be? But, in keeping with what I told God, I am going to EVERY interview I get until I have a job, and I am considering EVERY position I am offered. Again this would be a great place to serve students who are struggling, and possibly fill in blanks and gaps in their ELA education. Plus, it is a wonderful atmosphere, as the people with whom I'd work seem like they really do enjoy each other. On Monday, I have an interview with Richland High School as a straight up English teacher. This is "my" dream. I love high school kids and I love English. It's part of why I got an MA, so I would be considred for these positions. The down side is they are in school until 4, it is not in my district, and the commute is like 25 minutes. (Not much on the downside, right?) I am excited to talk to them, and excited to see what will come of it.

I know that if I don't work f/t, I have a nice gig at TCC South teaching only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. That sounds GREAT to me.

In this instance, I wish there was more of a FFWD on my life. I'd like to know what I'll be teaching, although I realize that we never truly know what we will be doing tomorrow. Still, after so long as a full time at home mom, I am really looking forward to going back to work during the day. I miss having that outlet for my gifts, teaching, and I miss interacting with colleagues and having just a few moments to myself. I am ready for Molly to have interaction and activities all day long, which I know she will love. It is a time of wonderful blessings, and upheavals, and change, which I know, is a fertile time for spiritual growth and trust. Still, though, not easy!

Jack and Molly Ride 2 wheel Bikes!

Inbetween my classes today, Jack and Molly learned to ride bikes without training wheels. Let me say that Molly completely started this! She made Mike take off her wheels, and every time she would crash, she would get back up and say "It's okay. I WILL learn to ride this bike!" She is incredible. Jack took lots of coaxing. I had him say after every crash "I eat bicycles for breakfast!!!" This made him laugh. He isn't as good as her: by the end of the day, she was riding the whole length of our street. There is no telling where that girl is going to go, both on her bike, and metaphorically. At one point, she told me "You need to be more encouraging." Seriously, she is ONLY 4!!!! This was another red letter day!!! Although being a parent takes nerves of steel, (watching them pedalling, teetering and crashing is soo hard), it is also wonderfully exhilarating!