Teaching

I have now spent two weeks teaching a classroom of 12 young three year olds (or almost 3 yr. olds). It has been 100 times harder than I expected it to be. Not that I expected this age group to be easy by any stretch of the imagination, but good gravy I have some stinkers! Of the twelve kids, 7 are boys. However, a couple of the little girls are more difficult than all of the boys combined.

Every day has been a beat down so far, but I'm hopeful that things will start to feel more normal soon. A few times I have asked the question What in the world am I doing here? But then I go downstairs and feed Eli and I am reminded of what an incredible blessing that is. Most people who have to go back to work don't have the privilege of continuing to nurse a baby. So, I really am trying to keep my complaining to a minimum. Believe me I know how lucky I am.

But back to my stinkers. :) One little girl really might make me lose my mind by the time May rolls around. Many days she comes in screaming. Not the kind of "Mommy don't leave me" scream but more of an "I hate the world" kind of scream. Then I get the joy of calming her down and attempting to get her to participate in the current activity. Oh and that is after I take away her "breakfast" of Cheetos (how do you even spell that???) and juice. I know I shouldn't judge, but seriously? Cheetos for breakfast every day???

As I frequently do, I'm back to trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. :) I still keep coming back to the same things. Now I'm just doing some research and praying and trying to listen with my little ears to His voice. I'll keep you posted!