Teaching

I teach 6th grade....These kids have taught me a lot about myself. These kids are at an age where real life has not corrupted them yet. They don't know the real difference between their drama and REAL drama in grown-up life. They think that teachers live in the building and that they are the only ones their teachers see! Its cute (sometimes) to see kids at the grocery store because they have a sense of shock about them since they just saw you outside of the classroom!

I tell these kids everyday to strive for the best and to never settle for less. I tell them to set standards and goals for themselves and to work hard to meet these goals. My mom used to tell me the same thing all the time when I was young. I was a senior in high school when I decided that there were certain "qualifications" that a man must have before I even consider dating them. I went all through college with no boyfriend b/c of this. There were a couple guys I was "looking at" but it was nothing more than looking. It wasn't until almost 3 years out of college that I met Aaron. He had a job, he cared about his career, he loves dogs, and he looks good! Of course he has many other wonderful qualities. I am blessed to have found him!

All my life I have had a fantasy of having a Cinderella wedding. What girl doesn't! My fantasy is in the process of finally coming true. Of course there have been some bumps along the road but Aaron and I are doing everything we can to make this day perfect for us. We understand that this day is about pledging our love for eachother and we want everything to be perfect for us on that day. We each have asked some very special people in our lives to help us celebrate our love. Some of those we have asked may not understand how special they are and how much they mean to us, but we are not going to just let anyone stand up with us. Just like I had standards for the man I am going to marry, we have standards for those who will be standing up with us to be our witnesses. I can not wait until July 11th to celebrate with everyone!