Miss Electricity, Mrs.Keyes, and Mom

So I have planned to post when I took so pictures. Well I took the pictures, but just realized I left the camera in my classroom. Be excited when I add them to the post later. Now to explain the title.


We rotate for science and I teach electricity. My co-worker said that one of her students couldn't remember my name so called me Miss Electricity. I love it! Speaking of co-workers, I have the best ones on the planet. They are so kind and patient with a little newb like me! I am exceptionally blessed to work with them. They not only provide me with a constant supply of copies, lesson idea, and direction, they also make me laugh all the time! We are very productive and effective, but also I find myself doubled over unable to breath I am laughing so hard all the time! This is so vital in the often times frustrating world of the 5th grade classroom. I am so blessed!


The second part of the title comes from one of my favorite stories. (p.s. if you know me at all you know better than to ask about my students because I could tell stories for hours about my darling little nuggets!) One of my students had to write my name on something and he came up to be completely bugged because he said it was easier for him to write and say "Mrs. Keyes" instead of "Miss Keyes." He told me that I needed to get married so that he could write and say the "Mrs" This started a conversation about how their third grade teacher was engaged in that very classroom and how they are convinced that it will happen the same for me this year. Not likely, but really cute regardless! To be honest, I do not love being single, but I have been very blessed to know that I am right where The Lord wants me to be right now. That is a great feeling.  I have also been blessed to have had to opportunity to get to know great guys in my dating adventures. Some more great than others, but I am still grateful for the opportunity to date. I know that this is a trial for many girls, so I am grateful. 


The last part of the title comes from the increasing occurrence of my students calling me mom. While they are so embarrassed, I love it! I am so thankful that I have the opportunity to be a small part of their small lives. It is a huge blessing that I am reminded of often.  The blessings of the past few months continue to pile up and I am completely overwhelmed.  The Lord knows each of us on such a personal level, it is great to look back and see how he is gently guiding me to where/who I need to be.  I am no where near who The Lord needs me to be, but I am grateful to be striving to move in that direction. WOW! I AM BLESSED!