To honor the occasion, Caleb and I took a walk after 8:45 just to see what things were like when you are not in school. Can I just say that they are pretty fine? Everything was cool, crisp and clear. It was a beautiful morning.
Though, while the world around me was so nice, I have to admit my mind was in the classroom. I couldn't help thinking thoughts like:
"If I were teaching right now the kids would be putting their backpacks on hooks, getting their breakfast and finding their seats."
"If I were teaching right now I think I would let the kids get acquainted with just the room before I tried to show them the whole school all before recess."
"If I were teaching right now I wish I would have thought to contact each parent and find out something special about their child to share about them in class on the first day."
But then my thoughts would go back to the beautiful morning and the little guy in the stroller I was pushing and I would just smile.
Before I knew it my walk was over and we were home.
I went inside with my newest little pupil and we cuddled on the couch awhile. Then we started the first of the days lessons:
How to drink milk from a cup.
It was a pretty successful first day, don't you think?
I think I'm going to like my class this year.
4 comments:
My boy is in his first year of lessons at a new school and I can't imagine a better teacher for him. :o) That's right, I don't think I could even make one up! Carrie was telling me about the various "subjects" that she's going over with Caleb this year and my face hurt from how proud I was of her proactive parenting. She has a BYU education, 9.5 years of teaching experience, great examples in her parents, and even more great examples in her siblings families. That's right guys, we've been watching you...and we hope we've been able to learn a lot of the wonderful things you do with your kids.
Now we just need to go recruit some more pupils! :o)
Thats the sweetest post ever! I think he's a shoe in for valedictorian.
Awww...I bet he's the cutest student you've ever had!
That was beautiful Carrie! You will never regret your time at home with your little one!
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