Thanksgiving

at 11/23/09 2:41PM

glitter-graphics.comLast week I had my classes write a "I'm thankful for..." story. To start it off we spent some time "brainstorming"...which was really me just saying, think outside the box. I wanted them to not write the typical "family", "friends", "food", etc. So I started telling them about things that I was thankful for...for instance, having the ability to smell and taste, having the use of both my legs, my arms and my hands. I told them to think about how much they take for granted because they are all very healthy kids. Of course, I still got the typical "family, friends and food" responses, but I did get a couple that thought outside the box. :)
Here are some things I'm thankful for during this time of year and always!!!
*pictures that I have that have captured some of the best memories ever!
*my computer (that my school has graciously let me borrow for the past 4 years!)
*my job
*diet dr pepper (that TOTALLY tastes more like regular dr. pepper! haha!)
*all the Christians out there who are praying for my sister!
*NFBC
*babies
*Camren
*Target (although I need to STOP being so thankful for it!!!)
*mom's cooking
*salvation
*God's grace
*TWILIGHT ;)
*music
*friends
*really good books that I can read over and over again
*my students, especially the ones who still come and talk to me even though they are big, bad 5th graders!
*people who love me for me, no matter how many times I mess up
*candles
*CINDERELLA!
*my 5th grade teacher, Ms. Gracey, who inspired me to become a teacher

I'm sure I could go on and on, but I'm babysitting in about 30 minutes. I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
  • crista
    i very much like the one about the friends who love you even though how many times you mess up. DIDO!!! i love you! its awesome to know that you have friends that will ALWAYS love you no matter what! :)
    by crista at 11/27/09 12:06AM
  • crista
    yes, your correct. sorry. :( i shouldve told you but i didnt know we were going to go to pc church till the night before at like 11... but anyways i still do not have those shoes! the flats that i left in your car when i came last year. so PLEASE PLEASE! if you talk to ms suzy tell her to send them to me!!!!!!!! ill give you my address through a message on fb or soemthing. i just really need them back bc my other black ones are old and tearing up. haha. and id rather not buy another pair of shoes im BROKE!
    by crista at 11/27/09 10:51PM
  • ccmom
    She must be slouching because he is not quite as tall as her. I haven't seen you in a long while. Have a good last few days of school and a wonderful Christmas break!
    by ccmom at 12/15/09 5:04PM

How true is this?

at 11/10/09 6:25PM
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands
As darkness pulls the strings

Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you
That are sure to follow

It's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white are turned to gray

And thoughts invade, choices are made
A price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

It's a slow fade
It's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattering leads to compromises
The end is always near

Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises
Leave broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white are turned to gray

And thoughts invade, choices are made
A price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade
When you give yourself away
It's a slow fade
When black and white are turned to gray

And thoughts invade, choices are made
A price will be paid
When you give yourself away

People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day...
  • laurar209
    I've only heard the "be careful, little ____" lines before, never the ones in-between -- I like them. The whole song is so simple and yet there's quite a bit of depth to it.
    by laurar209 at 11/11/09 4:50PM
  • jstanley
    Palpating them rectally to check for pregnancy, etc. I could elaborate if you would like me to. :)
    by jstanley at 11/19/09 3:34PM

Donorschoose.org

at 03/19/09 2:50PM
GUESS WHAT????????????
Some of you know that I had proposed a grant on this website. I wanted something to organize my books and reading corner a little better. Well, thanks to some AWESOME people, I found out today that it has been funded! So I should be receiving my new bookshelf and baskets for my books in about 4 weeks. I'm so excited!!! YEA for reading!
  • apple
    That is wonderful news Bronwyn!!
    by apple at 03/19/09 3:01PM
  • laurar209
    Whoohoo!!!
    by laurar209 at 03/19/09 4:06PM
  • chefybaby
    how cool!!! i want something to fund me some new transportation, think it would work? lol.
    by chefybaby at 03/19/09 5:38PM
  • anne
    Way to go!
    by anne at 04/09/09 7:46PM

A New Post

at 03/18/09 6:07PM
I want a crystal ball!
  • waxtadpole
    Because....
    by waxtadpole at 03/18/09 9:22PM
  • waxtadpole
    hahaha....well...it may make very interesting 'Pleo Reading' but you know....you also may be run out of town on a rail.
    by waxtadpole at 03/18/09 9:46PM
  • chefybaby
    lol, you sound like jason drinking out of the milk jug. mom always said not to, so he does now and says my mom said when i had my own house i could drink out of the jug so i do.
    by chefybaby at 03/18/09 9:52PM
  • chefybaby
    why would you want to go to a different college? im just curious, nosey, whatever word you want to fill in. lol. I love hcc, its cheap, has small classes, and most teachers are overly willing to help.
    by chefybaby at 03/19/09 8:16AM
  • laurar209
    i could do with one of those too!
    by laurar209 at 03/19/09 10:31AM
  • laurar209
    hmmm... I guess we do have one -- sort of! we could just call it "faith." ;)
    by laurar209 at 03/19/09 10:31AM

02/22/09 8:45PM

TRACERS sat with me at church tonight. The WHOLE service! It must be you! :)
  • apple
    Wow! You should feel VERY special!!
    by apple at 02/22/09 10:12PM
  • waxtadpole
    No..he sat with you, looking for me. That's it. Or maybe he was after the poptart you keep in your shoe.
    by waxtadpole at 02/22/09 11:22PM
  • waxtadpole
    Why do you insist on acting like 'it' didn't happen? Remember the day, right during worship services, you pulled a poptart out of your boot and took a big bite? Hahahahah....just kidding, that was Zack Geer that did that. It was hilarious!!
    by waxtadpole at 02/23/09 9:30PM
  • ccmom
    They're coming! Life is crazy!
    by ccmom at 02/25/09 1:58PM
  • ccmom
    I sent you an email with pictures.
    by ccmom at 02/25/09 2:55PM
  • apple
    Ha ha ha ha!! Love your new picture!
    by apple at 02/25/09 9:22PM
  • waxtadpole
    Are those my glasses? You kook.
    by waxtadpole at 02/26/09 6:00AM
  • apple
    I made the Taco Ring tonight! My family loved it!! Thanks for the recipe :)
    by apple at 02/26/09 6:18PM
  • waxtadpole
    Suzanne misspelled 'drastic' and it sounded funny so I was mocking her spelling ignorance like the good friend that I am.
    by waxtadpole at 02/26/09 9:11PM
  • waxtadpole
    ^^^^ you're darstically slow on that one.
    by waxtadpole at 02/26/09 9:12PM
  • apple
    Of course! A girl always has to be prepared for a Tea Party!!! Ha Ha ha :)
    by apple at 02/27/09 7:06PM
  • waxtadpole
    well, let me put it this way: his spontaneous is at 8:20. His performance is at 10:30. His dad is coming, so the plan is once his performance is done, his dad is taking him home. This is my last year in Odyssey. I can't do this anymore. It's just too much. Anyway, Gabby's middleschool doesn't have it, and Drew hates it with a deep and abiding passion, so it's sort of a no brainer; I'm done.
    by waxtadpole at 02/27/09 7:37PM
  • chefybaby
    Lauren told me on the way home that she saw a lady at OM that looked just like Ms. Bronwyn. And I said, yep she was there I waved to her, and she said, no mom, it wasnt her, it looked like her. ahhhh, i just said ok. :) it was good to wave at you though!
    by chefybaby at 02/28/09 1:54PM