My class

Today one of my children's parents told me that his wife was given bed rest during her pregnancy. He works a second shift and has noone to pick his daughter up. We have an after school program that runs until 5:30, but he has family and friends that work until 6:00. He looked so worried, I told him to call the after care program for suggestions. They just gave him a number for a pick up service. I hope it will work out for them because otherwise they will lose the spot in class. I felt so bad for them that I asked if I could take her to her mother. I was told no because that should not be a responsibility that I should take on. I just thought it would be okey because she lives only two blocks away from school. Besides, I know how hard it could be for a family that has recently entered the country. The worse thing of all is that the mom has to stay home alone with a 2 year old without anyone to take care of her or her child during this time. I just wish I could do more for them. It just sucks not to be able to help like I want.

What a beautiful day!

I woke up and decided to experience technology early. I think I'm becoming accustomed to this. Today I'm going to a birthday party at the hospital, grandpa is still there. We are bringing the party to him. We are having a birthday cake and getting together to keep his spirits up. He has been doing a lot better. He started physical therapy and is using a cane instead of the walker. I'm so glad because I hate seeing my husband suffer. I don't like feeling helpless. This is when you realize how important family should be in your life. You can't neglect the ones you love because you are not promised the time. Enjoy family members now, don't wait for later because it may never get here. I played with son yesterday, even though it meant staying up late. I have to give him some attention too! Since I started class I have disappointed him and that is not fair. I want him to remember the good times. I do feel guilty. Motherhood gets harder and harder everyday. I wish we had a course that taught us how to be the perfect parent. It just feels like I don't have enough time during the day for everything that needs to be done. Isn't life great? We get to do so much with it, if we try. Trying is half the battle. I'm glad I exist and have the people that support me around to help me. Overall, my life doesn't suck.

Second Class

I learned a lot during this class. I am sure it will be a semester where learning will take place and the great thing is that I will get to use it again. It will benefit my life to acquire new methods of teaching. The blogs got more attention this time around. We have a lot of interesting in people in class, it will make it more fun to get to know new people in this way.

February

My class will be singing a song for assembly "We Shall Overcome" but it seems like it is missing something. We are going to have signs that include the title of the song. I just think I should add something more. They are 3,4,5 years old but they know a lot. They can learn things quick when they are interested in the subject. Especially when it comes to music. We don't have back-up music, so I am a little worried. If anyone has suggestions please let me know. I will be looking for them.

A very long day

No stroke, that was the news but we were not told anything else. We are in the waiting zone. I was out all day but I feel pretty good. I got a lot of things accomplished. Work, doctor's appointment and a class.

Bad news

My husband's grandfather is in the hospital, it looks like a stroke but the doctors aren't sure. We have to wait for the MRI results. He is 85 so they have to keep him for observation at the hospital. I hope he will be ok. He is a good man. I will be praying for him. Life has many surprises. Maybe we''ll hear better news.

I made it

I wasn't sick this Sunday, but my son was. He had everything in the book. He had an ear and an eye infection and a stomach virus. Saturday night went by with all of us awake. The next day we went to the doctor's office instead of his cousin's birthday party. He was not happy but neither were my husband and I. The weekend was very very special. I do not want to repeat this weekend again, ever. I hope I don't get it next, but the probability is a sure one. I am soooooo tired, I need to sleep more than the required 8 hours. I did read some of the blogs, some are very interesting. I think I got the hang of posts. YEAH!!!

First Post

I hope to learn many new things. Especially since this is the first course that I have taken online. I am a little scared but I guess when something is new that is a normal feeling. I want to get more knowledge about technology and how to use it in the classroom. I want to be comfortable showing children the different uses of media that are available. The children I teach look so at home when they are exploring the computer. They are all willing and interested when it comes to the use of the computer. I want to offer them the best, so I should learn more for myself. With practice comes knowledge. I have also noticed that my family members and fellow teacher have done a few things with computers. I should learn more because technology is expanding to new areas that can be used by all of us.