This week has been a weird one. From the weather to my classroom dynamics, here's a quick snapshot of what went on this week. PS, if you don't feel like reading all of this, there's a Tyler thing at the end you may want to know...
Teaching:
We started our waves unit in Physical Science. I really like this unit and share a lot of fun videos. Nothing is more disheartening than students who immediately put their heads down because they are apathetic to the fun videos. I mean, they're actually fun (clips from Mythbusters and Big Bang Theory), not just teacher fun. They make me want to pull my hair out sometimes.
On the other hand, my Earth Science students have been ALL ABOUT some volcanoes and earthquakes this week! Lots of questions, lots of excitement. It does help that I refer to one set of notes as "Count the ways that volcanoes can kill you." They make me smile. The students, that is. Not the ways volcanoes can kill you.
Highlight: There's a Mortal Kombat character who finishes off her victims by emitting a sound that makes her victims' heads explode. A student shared a video with me that goes through and explains the science for how that is scientifically possible.
Low light: Continuous schedule changes that make me plan a lesson, replan a lesson, replan the lesson again, then give up in frustration and hope we have time to get everything in before the end of the quarter.
Bible:
I'm doing a new reading plan called "She Reads the Truth" about women of the Bible. I've done a WotB study before, but it never gets old. The lessons really speak to my heart. For instance, how Sarah got tired of relying on God, so she decided to take things into her own hands. Anyone who knows me knows I love to plan and, as Jason astutely pointed out the other day, I crumble when things don't go according to plan. Hmm, Sarah much?
This morning, I learned about two people I've never paid attention to before -- Shiphrah and Puah. Yep, bet you don't know them either. They are the two Hebrew midwives who were commanded by Pharaoh to kill baby boys to prevent one from overthrowing him (Exodus 1:15-22). While we pass right over their names in Exodus, their defiance saved countless boys' lives (including Moses). The devotional today talked about how these two women stood up and were able to worship God through their chosen professions. As one who truly feels my mission field is in the school, it's always nice to read stories like this about people who made a huge difference in their jobs.
Weather:
Seriously, how crazy was this week? I wore skirts (and dressed Tyler in short sleeves) Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and then battled frigid wind yesterday. C'mon, March, make a decision. Hot or cold. Tyler and I enjoyed some outside time in the afternoons playing toys on a blanket while watching Jason doing yard work (oh darn, can't help... gotta watch the boy....). On Tuesday, my neighbor Jodi came over and visited while we were out on the deck, which was really nice.
Home Life:
Last week, I bought buttermilk so Jason could make biscuits. We noticed that the buttermilk was supposed to expire on Tuesday (yes Mom, I know you've said that date isn't real). Jason didn't want to waste any of the buttermilk, so he made biscuits... 3 batches of biscuits. 40. That's how many biscuits we have. 40. For two people. I asked him if he wanted to freeze some. Nope. I think he wants the challenge. We're getting quite creative with biscuit-related meals this week.
Oh, did I mention that Tyler STOOD UP yesterday?!? I was eating a pear and he wanted to be held, so I sat on the floor with knees bent and sat him on my feet (facing my shins) and bouncing him. Next thing I know, he grabs my pants and PULLS HIMSELF UP. I look quickly at Jason, who hasn't noticed. I mouth to him "He's standing up!" He actually did it a couple of times last night, including standing by himself while holding onto the ottoman. Holy milestone, Batman!!!
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