What a Week! (Work, Gossip, & Best Friends)

What a week. I am sure we all say that every now and then. I would venture to say that teachers and educators might use that phrase more than others. When I say, "If you only knew what goes on in the span of a school day", I wish I had some way of really making you understand that phrase too. All I can say is that the teachers in your children's lives work so hard every day. They spend more time with your children than their own, and love them all. I am proud to be part of education, because if you put aside the government politics and the blame game, the bottom line is that I make a difference in the lives of children. I get to teach them how to read. I can help them smile when they've had a bad morning at home. I can help them realize their potential. What more of a reward could I ask for in a job?

Moving away from the work topic...How do you all handle people that are nice to you in person but completely turn on you (with words) to others? I am aware of a couple of people in my life that I thought were friends or at least close acquaintances, that have had some pretty mean things to say about me. I sure would appreciate anyone that has a concern with me to bring it to my attention rather than spreading gossip. Lord knows, we all slip up in the area of gossip, and I don't exempt myself from it. However, to make opinionated, false statements and even bring up my job & kids....come on. If you watch Good Luck, Charlie, think of the "Mama Bear" episode, and that would be me. Ha ha. Don't mess with my kids! In this case, I will not do the drama thing and I am just going to let it go; which is not easy if you know me and my Gallops temper! I can forgive, but will never forget. Have any of you faced things like this? What are your thoughts?


On a lighter, happier note, I got to see my best friend do what she does best, or at least one of the things she does best...SING and perform in 9 to 5 at the Springer. I am so thankful for the friend God gave me all those years ago as a frizzy haired fourth grader. She has been with me through the absolute best and worst of times and I love her dearly. She has a wonderful, sweet family and though we don't get to hang out as often as I'd like, every time we do it's like we were never apart! Here we are this past Christmas.

I hope everyone has a great work week. In between work, dance, football, and other mom stuff, I hope I can get in a good run or two. All of you doing boot camp, crossfit, and other great programs...I am envious!  ;-)

Love Always,