quick update...

School is out for summer. I had planned on doing NOTHING (with the exception of basketball practices and tournaments). When I say NOTHING I just mean I planned on sleeping late, spending time with Kasey and Jameson, and doing whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, but it's amazing how plans change...
- Last week I helped run the summer spectacular (fancy way to say vacation Bible school) for Irving Bible Church. We don't go to church there, but they asked me to help out because lots of the kids from our school were expected to attend. They do it at the middle school right next to my school, so it draws a pretty big crowd from my campus. They had a great turn out, and I had lots of fun. I think we will be visiting that church very soon...
- Just when I thought my official summer commitments were over, I was asked to teach the last 3 weeks of summer school. Summer school runs for 4 weeks, and apparently someone can't do it for 3 of those 4 weeks, so I am. I wasn't thrilled about the idea at first, but I'm looking forward to the extra cash at the end because I know I'll be able to put it to good use. Since summer school only runs until noon, I figure I shouldn't complain...
- We got a kitten 3 weeks ago. He's now about 12 weeks old and his name is Maverick. At first his name was Max, because I thought that went cute with Maggie, but Max just didn't fit him well. Maverick and Maggie get along very well. The first few days were quite and adjustment for everyone, but now they love to play and take afternoon naps together. I'll try to get some pictures of them sometime soon.
- My mysterious "spot" is still there and the medicine hasn't helped. In fact, while on the medicine I've gotten another spot. So, I'm not really sure what to think about that.
- I cried on the last day of school and I really miss my kids. As much as they drive me crazy some days, they really mean so much to me. Towards the end of the year I started to feel a tug at my heart to possibly change my career, not a total change, just a slight tweak. What I love most about my job is getting to know my kids and working on a one on one basis with them. I love that they feel comfortable coming to me when they are mad, sad, scared, abused, proud, happy, and every other emotion. I don't love teaching. I don't dislike teaching, just don't love it. I just see teaching as my way to be there for my kids. If that makes any sense...Anyway, I have felt a slight tug to possibly go back to school and get my masters to become a school counselor. The crazy thing is that a few days after I had this sudden thought, the school counselor at my school told me she was thinking I should do the same thing. She told me this before I told her about how I was feeling. Very strange, very scary, but very exciting. It will be a year, at least, before I make the decision to go back to school. So, we will see where that leads.