I really cannot believe that I have not updated our family blog since the Christmas. WoW! Things must have gotten pretty busy for me to have neglected writing for nearly two months. So, here is the nut-shell version of what has been going on in our lives.
Meredith-On January 2nd I began my full time student teaching at David Cox Road Elementary. For those who don't know what that means, I will share. I am at David Cox in a first grade class all day everyday. I began picking up one subject a time to take over teaching until last week when I picked up the final one. I am now on the second week of full time teaching. Meaning, I teach all subjects everyday for the next two and a half weeks. As student teachers at UNCC we have to have 20 full days of full time teaching. After I have taught for 4 weeks straight I will begin releasing one subject at a time back to my CT (cooperating teacher) Patti Eagleburger. I cannot tell you how much fun I have been having being back at D.C. (I was a student there from 2nd-5th grade) and getting to be apart of this experience. I have told several people this, and I know it to be true: I was born to teach. When I am in my classroom I just feel so confident in what I am doing. Yes! There are very stressful days, and I just want to go home and go to sleep. But, I will keep pushing forward and keep thanking God for placing me at such an amazing school with wonderful people to work with and precious children. I absolutely love my CT! She is the best! I feel so fortunate that she and I have built such a great relationship over the past several months. So, needless to say this has been much of my life for the past month and a half and it will continue to be until May.
Justin-First of all I just want everyone to know how much I love my husband! He is absolutely amazing. Two weeks ago I was having a crappy day, and when he came home he handed me an envelope and said, "This is from me to you, and it's your student teaching survival kit." It was a YEAR long membership to Massage Envy!! If you know me at all you know how much I love massages! And it gets even better! (I know-how could it!?) He handed it to me and said, "Oh, and they are waiting for you right now so you'd better get ready and go." So I left right then and there and received a solid hour of stress relief and relaxation. Next on the list of updates, is that Justin and I have decided that Charlotte is our city and we are going to plant ourselves here for a long while. We have decided not to renew our current lease and we are beginning the process of looking for a home to rent in the downtown Charlotte area. We are extremely excited about this change in our lives. Justin is really working hard at his current job and also with our student ministry at Kinetic. He really has a passion for working with these kids and I am so proud of him for all of the effort he has put forth. He is also beginning to pray about starting a ministry here in Charlotte, called Charlotte Missions. He is still thinking, praying, and working through this so I will update you a later time.
Minnie-Of course I must include my sweet Minnie. She is still adorable and as cute as ever! She just had surgery last week to get fixed. YAY! No more doggie diapers! We love playing with Minnie and I especially enjoy snuggling with her by the fire. I am excited for warmer weather so we can go on walks together and take a little family outing to the park.
Well, I think that's all of the updating I can muster up right now. My fingers are starting to cramp up since I have been typing for almost three hours. I think I will call it a night and go cuddle up with my hubby and my puppy.
Hugs,
Meredith
Today has been an exciting day already and it's only lunchtime. This morning Justin and I met my mom and dad at a condo in the downtown area. My dad is a real estate agent so he was able to get us the key to go in an look at this place. We liked what we saw, but are going to keep looking and see what other condos/houses we might like in that same area. We took a little drive through Charlotte after finishing up at the condo and it was so beautiful. I love driving through the busy streets of the city on a bright and sunny day. After those adventures we came home and took a little family walk in this amazing weather. This weather is really making me crave summertime like you wouldn't believe! I am getting very excited about this transition to a new home that is going to be happening in mine and Justin's lives in the next month or so. We appreciate all of your prayers for God's guidance during this time. Also, the condo we looked at today is right around the corner from Area 15 in Charlotte. This is a really neat prayer house that Justin and I have been to. Check out their website for more info. Well folks, just wanted to give a little update to let you know what's going on. I must return to lesson planning now before we're off to Emma's big 4 year old birthday bash! :)
