Thank you Thank you Thank you

What a week.

I finished the report comment bank for my subject and submitted it.  Dad went to hospital for day surgery on his ear.  Mum is officially on holidays for a week. My teaching partner had a tummy bug.  I visited a different high school to observe a few special education teachers and learn how they are integrating DoL.  If you don't know what DoL is, be thankful and move on.  I worked on assessment with my very reluctant students and "welcomed" a new student to the ranks of learning support with only a week to go.  My nephew was enrolled as a Junior Soldier today (number two).  I went to watch the boys play soccer yesterday.  My sister invited us to a BBQ which was scrumptious.  My sister also discovered that when she eats dairy it turns baby Seven into a cranky whingy pants through the night.  We all enjoyed eating our chocolate mousse and icecream which Sis watched today.  He he he.

So, who and what am I thankful for?

1. The BFF has been picking up the slack this week.  My angel.
2. K, the teaching partner who was kind enough to drive me when we visited another school this week. She also proofread report comments from her bed... another angel.
3. The Chaplains at school.  They lift up my students and me in prayer.  They take a great deal of their own time to help the kids in our school.  They are making a real difference that we can see and that blesses me too.
4. My nephews and neices with their questions and smiles and cuddles and silly songs and stories lighten my heart.  I have truly enjoyed their company this weekend.
5. Holidays are only a few days away.  I am soooo thankful that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

God has truly blessed me this week. 

"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."

Philippians 4:13

Even When... Even Then

Even when the day is long,

When you can't remember the name of the song.

Even when your tired and sleepy,

When the kids make you feel so crawly and creepy.

Even when the weather is cold,

When you feel as though you're a hundred years old.

Even then, you can get out of bed,

You can face the world and hold high your head.

You can stand in the midst of the chaos and know,

That there is better than this, when with God you go.

So, wake up and go out

Take the day as it comes.

There is no reason to doubt

That God has done all the sums.

He is watching and working

In ways you can't know.

He will get you home

If with Him you will go. 

Perhaps it is a bit corny and child-like.  But, I have been having one of those weeks when things don't seem to be working quite right.  It hasn't been bad exactly... but the kids are a bit crazy, the weather is odd and I'm feeling quite wonky.  So, this poem is the truth.  Someone else has had great success rhyming Wonky with Donkey, so I decided not to go there.  Anyway, sometimes you just have to put it in God's hands and let it be (another successful word combination that I can't steal).  So, consider this chatter from church as well as a thank you from Thursday.  I think the poem illustrates the oddity of my week and of me... so enjoy my dear blog buddies, enjoy.

:)M

Walking to the Station

Boy is walking to TAFE (technical college).  Girl is walking to the train station.  They cross paths somewhere in the middle when the boy says "Good Morning, Beautiful. How are you today?"  


Girl replies, "Oh well, you just made my day! I'm fine thanks."
They continue walking away from each other and Girl hears a shout from the other end of the park.  "YOU CAN MAKE MY...NIGHT." 
Girl turns her head and shouts, "NO THANKS." 
Boy and Girl continue with their day.    


Can she help it if she has standards?! 


:)M 
Will wonders ever cease?

Vocab in Verse

I was catching up on the blog reading today... as usual for Wednesday.  Free Technology for Teachers reminded me of a great you tube channel "Flocabulary" that produces rap videos. After you pick yourself up off the floor, I will explain.  The raps have educational value.  They are written with a view to educate on a specific topic.  There is one about the last 18 years of news (produced for US high school graduates this year).  There are some about maths concepts, science, history, Shakespeare and many others.  The focus is on expanding the vocabulary/ language of the concept for students.  The video below got my head nodding and brought one of those goofy (this is cool) smiles to my face.  Each video has a link to a transcript of the lyrics and lesson ideas.  


Nudge (a good friend of mine) truly dislikes the poetry portions of my blog.  The month of poetry really bugged her last year (mwa ha ha).  To Nudge I say, I can't help it sweetie, I'm an addict and you will just have to accept me as I am.  

For the teachers who pop in from time to time, I hate to disappoint you but if you want to view the entire collection of Flocabulary resources you need to register.  There are a number of videos and linked resources  available on the Flocabulary You Tube channel and flocabulary.com.  


I hope you enjoyed the video as much as I did.  
:)M

YAY!

Well, I am a few days late, but you will forgive me for that I am sure.

Things I'm thankful for today:

• my new phone... I didn't realise how much I needed one until I got it.




What having a cold feels like


• the BFF
• my Mummybear
• Vicks Vapour Drops.  I have a cold and these darling little lollies have kept my voice in tact for teaching.  It is still a battle, but a win-able one.
• tracky-dacks....  :) sigh...... I love my tracky-dacks.
• pretty flowers.
• hugs.. although no one wants to hug me right now.

This one is not just on the list.  This one gets a whole paragraph of it's own.  Seven (my little niece who is about 3 months old), had a hernia.  I am not thankful for that.  No.  I am thanful because she had an operation on Friday and now she is home and all better.  Well, almost. So, PTL for answered prayer and access to excellent medical care. 

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord."

Psalm 150:6