So I love my kids, and I've always said how passionate I am about them. Ever since actually becoming a teacher, it's been nearly impossible for me to do what I'm starting to do now--go to their sporting events. The overwhelming process of figuring things out as a new teacher, and constantly having to adjust to a new school...all of that has stood in my way in the past. But not this year! This year, now that I've really found a home that I can settle into, I'm determined to attend more of their outside of school activities.
I've been to one football game, a soccer game this morning, and this afternoon I'm at another football game--a homecoming game nonetheless! (Do 8 year olds have homecomings?)
Going to games is great for a number of reasons. Here are just a few:
1. The look on my students' faces when they see that I'm there. Indescribably awesome.
2. The gratitude from parents who begin to see that I truly care about their kids. I don't see them as my job. They are my passion.
3. Getting to see the parents in a new light. This one is interesting, because I'm so new to the world of peewee sports. I wasn't involved in them when I was younger, so it's like stepping into a different culture.
4. It gets me some fresh air, and gives me a chance to mingle with people from my town. If I'm ever going to find, as my friend Robin says, "a good Harnett county man," I have to be out and around them, right? :)
Speaking of fresh air, can I just say that my windows are all open right now? A/C is off, windows are open, and it is absolutely delicious to have the fall air flowing through my apartment.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and wave on my way to cleaning and doing some lesson planning. Sorry for the extended absence. Hope you're enjoying the onset of fall as much as I am.
I'll be back again, at some point. :) Until then, enjoy the beautiful weather and I'll talk to you folks another time!
♥ Marlee
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