Last night

Tonight is the last night of class. My first semester teaching, I stumbled on a great last week of class activity. The students don't really want to read anything new and I'm a bit burned out too.

So, I realized that I could have the students lead the discussion. They chose topics that relate to the class subject and they introduce the issue and lead the conversation.

It's a great activity on many levels. For them it seems like it's just a fun thing to do. For me, I get to help them realize what it feels like to be in front of the class - trying to convince students to talk - to talk to a class full of students who aren't prepared.

My hope is that my class not only better prepares students to be better employees, but better students over the next few years.

It's about 16 degrees outside - I'm tired - and just a little sad that it's not politically correct to show up to my class tonight drinking a cup of hot chocolate and Baily's.

But what does it really say

Our church parish is in trouble. Over the past 8 years, we've lost most of our membership. There are many things that have contributed to this.

A couple of weeks ago, we added a prayer for our parish. I'm wondering if I'm taking this text wrong, so I ask you instead, what does this prayer say to you?

"Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayer for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen."

Can I start over again

This morning, I was driving the kids to school. As we headed out the door, I asked Sarah if she had her snow pants. Nope, doesn't have them. I ran inside, didn't see them. I sent her in to look. After I minute, I remembered that we had an extra set in the basement, so I ran in to get them. DH was telling Sarah that she needed to be more responsible with her stuff. I ran and got the extra pair.

When we got to school, I let Sarah out at the door and parked to bring Sydney in. When I got Sydney's shoes, I realized that I had put Sarah's snow pants in Sydney's backpack. OPPS!! I also realized that I didn't have a check with me so I couldn't pay for Syd's daycare bill today.

I ran Sarah her snow pants and apologized to her.

Then, I came home to get a cup of coffee and some yogurt. Grabbed a cup and a bowl and my stuff. While I waited for the coffee to brew, I put my yogurt in my bowl - I mean coffee cup!

I think I need to start over!