Taking the bad with the good
I kind of feel myself falling into a depression so I see more bad than good lately.
I guess I won't go into the bad because there's nothing anyone can do (not even my counselor - and I get mad at him for not helping me and then I backpedal so fast because I don't want him to hate me for being mad at him, gahhh).
The good ... yesterday I went to teacher conferences at my two youngest kids' school. My son's handwriting has improved IMMENSELY. I was astonished! His teacher had a few other nice things about him to report, and it felt really good to hear. Then my daughter's conference was interesting because the teacher lets each student tell their parent what's going on in class, using PowerPoint presentations (my daughter's only in 5th grade). My daughter's teacher said she really caught on to use this computer program, and my daughter even added music and pictures to her slide show. I was so impressed. Well, considering I hardly ever see either of them do homework or crack a book to read, their grades were surprisingly good.
I feel really happy but at the same time another part of me is already trying to dissuade me. I guess I'll always worry that they could be doing better or worry that other parents talk bad about my kids or me behind my back. I don't know.
I just realized I've been putting "2010" on my 6WS posts so far this year, oops. How come y'all didn't say anything?!?!
And now another good thing! Incourage.me had a giveaway sign-up for Valentine's Day, giving away 50 copies of the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and you had to sign up in the comments. Yesterday I got an email from them that I was one of the fifty (out of 500+ sign-ups)!!!!!!!! So I sent them my address and can't wait to read that book. I also am getting a book from another blog -- a pastor in Tupelo (Ray Pritchard) was giving away copies of his book Anchor for the Soul. His ministry (Keep Believing) gives away loads of those books to prisons and people all over the world. I'm friends with him on Facebook and he's really cool!
I'm sorry I didn't even notice since I have been so bad at reading blogs lately. But hey it's ok. :)
ReplyDeleteYay for your kids doing well. I'm so happy !!! I heard a lot of good things this week to about mine. I love it makes me feel like I'm doing something right.
I have been sorta depressed lately too. Just maybe it's that time of year. Seems like about this time I get a little that way.
Great job on making the list !!!!!!!!! Yay !!
I love your six words too. Seems like they could well fit my life this week.
Keeping you in my prayers and thanx always for stopping by my blog. Have a great week !! :)
Glad you got good news about your children - they must be pretty smart! Congratulations on winning those books - I love to read, myself. I missed your last post where you were sick - hope you are all well now. xoxo
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the book! Sorry youve been down lately. Hoping things turn around & you have good days
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