I thoroughly enjoyed my Thanksgiving Holiday. Two of my daughters and all of my grandsons and son-in-laws came to spend time with us. My mother-in-law spent the day as well. Thankfully all were well and happy. We counted our many blessings! I "glow" in the presence of my grandchildren. I glowed all weekend. We played and wrote and read and cooked and sneaked treats that only come at Grammy's house. It was like living in the "gingerbread house" with sweets always around. It becomes a little difficult with one grandson wearing an insulin pump! (That pump is another of our blessings!)
After five days off, I began to think about returning to school and your children. I am constantly amazed as they learn and grow. When I am working so hard and they can't grasp what I am trying to say, I think, "Why aren't they getting this?" A little later, they surprise me and say something that makes me know that they are getting it! Just not in my time but in their time. Then a big "ole grin" spreads over my face and I grab them and squeeze them and they look at me like I am crazy! That's the payoff! That is why I can get excited when the clock goes off on cold mornings. That is why I can get excited about glue sticks on sale for 33 cents! That is why retirement isn't as appealing now as it was 10 years ago! That is why I am here everyday!
I am still having my Thanksgiving!
Princess