Hmmmm

So many things have happened this week. And I honestly cannot write about any of them. It has been an interesting, stressful, and good experience for me. And maybe someday when all the dust has settled I will tell you about it. But, I am in the middle so I am not going to say anything more.

On a much lighter note. School ends in about 25 days. I am ready for this year to be over. I have been given so many trials and I really am grateful for them. I have learned so much. I had a parent come to me and tell me I might get her daughter next year, and she didn't even seem sorry at all for it. This was one of the parents who at the first of the year wasn't happy with me. It made me feel so good and happy. I need to remember why I teach and I what I am there for. To teach every student who comes through my door.

Last of all. I am excited to teach third grade. I really am going to miss sixth but I know this is for the best for everyone. I am very excited and cannot wait until I can get my stuff moved and start getting ready for next year. New challenges are always fun.

Oh, WAIT! One more thing. Spring is finally here. I am obsessed with tulips and warm days as well as the rain. What a wonderful time of year when everything comes to life again. Here are some pictures I took this week at the Ogden Temple where the tulips are in full bloom.

Claim The Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

This weekend was Stake conference. We got a new Stake Presidency. Our presiding authority was Elder Condie. I've had a lot of things on my mind lately about my life and how it is going, and where everything is going. And I prayed this weekend to receive some guidance during conference. First thing: our former president was really good at getting those who spoke/speak to not use their talks and just talk from the spirit. I felt that this whole conference was all those kinds of talks. I know some of them were prepared and they did speak from them, however, it was exactly what I needed to hear. Every session. It was all very uplifting.
Second: Elder Condie. Is amazing. He has a way of making you laugh and then bring it right back to the spiritual. He spoke at the institute two months ago, and his talk was amazing. But, what I really like about Elder Condie is this talk: Claim The Exceeding Great and Precious Promise. He gave it in October 2007. At that time that talk was an answer to my prayers. I was in the Conference Center as he spoke and I knew it was the Lord speaking to me. Well, today he quoted from his own talk, "And just as God remembered Rachel, God will remember you." I knew then the Lord is listening to me and he knows me. It reminded me of so many great and glorious truths I have learned in the past year and a half. I took the time today to listen to the talk again, while I read it too. (I put it on my iPod back in 2007.) I learned new things and I felt the same feelings I felt when I first heard it. The Lord truly does answer prayers and He loves each of us so much. I think it is so wonderful and I am so grateful to know he is aware of me while my life turns upside down in the next few months and I get to get used to so many new things. The Lord is aware of me as an individual and it is wonderful!

Spring Break

It has been an amazing and fun Spring Break. Just time to hang out with the family and my friends. I wish every weekend could be just as fun.
On Thursday I was at home all day and just enjoyed myself. Friday I went to Baby Animal Days in Logan with my sister, sister-in-law and all the kids (4 in this group.) It was a lot of fun to just be with them and enjoy the perfect weather that day.
On Saturday I went to my mom's to "help" put in the new kitchen floor. Apparently my way of helping is to watch my brother and brother-in-law put the floor in. I also got to watch the kids (3 of them) while everyone else looked for the floor. I think my best helping moment was when I hid the Easter eggs. That was a lot of fun. Honestly, I felt like the whole day was a waste of time. But, I know if I would have stayed home I would have been wasting my time here more than I did there. At least I got to talk to my family and see how everyone was doing.
After I got home I went to the institute Spring Show. It was amazing. I loved the message that was spread about "Coming Home" and returning to our eternal home. The singing was great and so were the dancers. And of course like always the acting was just a little cheesy. But, I noticed something. The Spring Show is a lot more spiritual than the Christmas show. . . don't get me wrong the Christmas show has its spiritual moments too. But, the Spring Show is special. I loved it!
On Sunday I went to church and came home and just enjoyed being home and by myself for about 6 hours. Just relaxed and did what I wanted to do.
Today, I read pretty much all day. I finished Northanger Abby and honestly, I am sad I didn't pick it up sooner. It was just what I needed to finish my weekend with.
That is pretty much the fun I had this week. I still am taking suggestions for my new blog name. I will take those until May 31st. Then I will give my blog the new name on June 1st.

Along With the Rest of the Change My Blog Now Needs a New Name

My life is changing. Next year, I will no longer be a 6th grade teacher. I will be teaching 3rd grade. Let me tell you the story. . . .
On Wednesday I was called into the office. Where I was told I would now be teaching 3rd grade instead of 6th. At first I was shocked. "What! I am made to be a 6th grade teacher and now you are moving me to 3rd! That is going to be HORRIBLE!" Then I remembered, I have been praying for things to workout for the teacher on my team who has given me so much grief in the past two years. I knew this was the answer to my prayers. And not only is it good for her. It is good for me. We both get to start fresh. I get to work with a team that is amazing and have everything under control, but will still allow me to be myself. I also get to work with kids who love their teacher and want to be in school. (This will be a complete change from what I have right now.) Hopefully in the process my stress will lessen, and I will enjoy teaching again. Which, I had no idea I wasn't enjoying myself until my mentor said something to me about it yesterday. I've changed in the past year. I think I felt I had to prove myself, and that I could do it on my own and I didn't need any help from anyone. I really did though. I can't be the teacher I need to be without the support there. I have learned that more this year than I have any other year.
I'm excited for this change and for the different things I am going to be teaching. I am also excited to be working with the team I will be with. From what I have seen I know they are working really hard to work together and help each other out. It is going to be a good thing in the long run. And if it helps save my job next year, I will do anything.
So, as of June 1st my blog can no longer be called, The 6th Grade Life. I need a new title and I don't want it to be the same old thing. I am going to do a contest. Give me your best title(s) for my blog. I will pick the one I like and it will be my new blog. There maybe a prize in it for the winner. Good Luck!

Things Are Changing

I can't really say much right now, but I am on the brink of a major change in my life. I'll let you think about that, and I will fill you in when I can. Tomorrow, or maybe next week sometime.