My plan is to take time later to post some of my recent activities with my kids, but right now I just need to unload some of my many feelings....Alongside the rest of America, my heart is aching right now....I feel pain and anguish for the families of Newtown, CT. Like everyone else, my heart is burdened. I feel the pain of this tradgedy as a person, as a parent, and as an educator. As a person, I can't believe something so horrific happened. As a mother, I can't imagine being one of the parents who lost a child, or even just a parent having to help my child cope with this experience. As a teacher, I am reminded of my daily committment to do far more than just simply "teach" my children. 
This weekend, I hugged my daughter a little more, snuggled a little longer, and found her actions that are usually frustrating to be endearing. My daughter is amazing and is truly one of the most amazing blessings that God has ever given me. My wonderful husband Chris, my amazing daughter Tenley, and me!
Today, some of my many actions were similiar. I hugged my kids even more frequently than usual. I let them goof off a little more. I smiled at their actions that can be trying at times and thought about how blessed I am to get to work with these precious children everyday!
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