What happens when you show up in your teenagers class by surprise?

Wow, I had some fun yesterday. I went to the middle school to attend a conference with my daughter's teachers and they had a lot of wonderful things to say about her. I just need to assist her with establishing much better organizational skills. I can do that with no problem. I found out that my daughter loves to read in every one of her classes. I think that is great, but then again, it depends on if it is getting in the way of her learning in each of those classes. I told her to pay more attention in her classes to the teaching and the work in those particular classes, and read if she has extra time. I also told her to take notes in every class, because that will help her to study and truly grasp all the concepts that she is being taught.

Well, after the conference was over, I decided to stay at the school and see if I could keep an eye on my son. He was already suspended once for being tardy to class, so I wanted to make sure he was doing what he had to in order to make it to class on time. After waiting for over an hour, I was finally able to take to the assistant principal in the 8th grade house. He was more than happy to allow me to hang out on campus and make sure my son was getting to class on time. The 8th grade counselor also was happy to hear that I will be around more to keep an eye on my son. Ha ha ha . I am sure they are having a ball talking about me being at the school yesterday.

I am sure you want to know what happened when my son saw me, right.?.

Here we go. I walked over to my son's class with the assistant principal, and my son was in class working on the computer. I was told, " Go sit next to him, I want him to see you and know that you are here". " Ha ha ha." So, I did go sit next to him, and I tapped on his shoulder and asked him why he was late to class. Lol. His face was so serious and he had to think for a moment before answering me. His first teacher held him back and made him late, we made sure to verify that he was telling the truth. I stayed on campus for another hour so that I could be there when they changed classes again. Right before the release bell, I walked over to his class room and watched him walk out with other students. I made sure he saw me out there. I walked around the building and back to the class room to make sure he was in class on time, and sure enough, he was there. One of the administrators that stands on patrol told me that he practically ran there to make sure he was on time. Lol, right? I should have stayed longer, but I left after seeing that he was back to work.

I plan on going to the school on my days off from school here, that way both my kids know that I am not playing with them. They need to be responsible and put forth effort as I do. I know they can do so much better in school then they are showing me right now. Sometimes I just need to give them a reason to do their best, even if it means I need to be on campus to motivate them... ha ha ha . I hope you all liked my story.  Let me know what you think. God Bless, and take care.

It's Valentine's Day... Oh Boy...

Well, here we are at Valentine's Day 2014.

I remember when I was younger and hated this day. I did for a long time, up until just recently. I used to cry every Valentine's Day.  My mother, and maybe even my father, used to bring home a rose and a little box of chocolates for me.  Sometimes I even got a card with a personal message or prayer inside also. I always said thank you to my mother; however, I also always said," but it's not the same." She always knew what I meant. I wanted a boy/guy to give me something on Valentine's Day, but it never ceased to surprise me that I received nothing, ever. It never failed, I would come home from school sad and ready to lock myself in my room and cry, while writing and/or drawing in my journal/diary. To be honest, I still have those journals.

Things changed recently, though, Thank God.

Now, I love Valentine's Day, not more than Christmas though... I wonder why my thoughts and feelings changed all of a sudden. I think it all changed because I decided that I can just do things for others. It makes me feel so good to give people a little happiness and love on this day, just to see their smile. Little things to me mean the most anyway. I think it all has a lot to do with the fact that I truly gave my thoughts and feelings to my God like never before, just a few months ago. I believe that he has been working on me quite a bit, and the fact that I have unknowingly changes my view of even just Valentine's Day, proves to me that he has been doing as he said; and molding me to be the Woman Of God that he intends for me to be. Thank you, Jesus, for all of that.

I hope everyone has the best Valentine's Day ever this year, whether you go out or stay home. Please just remember that the love we get from others and/or ourselves, does not even compare to the Love God Has for each and everyone of us. Take care, Be safe, and God Bless always.

It's Going To Be a Beautiful Day! Just Wait...

Hello, again. Another day has come and it is going to be a beautiful one at that. Today is the 7th and I love the number 7. As far as I know, the number 7 is used in the Bible a lot. That is one reason that  I love it so much. Even though it is gloomy outside, I know it is going to be a great day of many blessings. There is something in store for me today, I just feel it. I wonder what it is. I think I am going to take my son out with me to get a manicure, seeing that he wants my to clean and cut his nails and all. I will surprise him tonight. What do you think about this idea? Any thoughts?

I have been trying to keep up with everyone on their blogs and commenting as much as I can, because I know it helps me to voice my opinions, thoughts, and feelings. It also helps me to think more about my God and His Word. I hope and pray that my children get to know HIM as well as I do, if not more than I do. I hope their Love for God and His Word flourishes like nothing ever before in their lives. I know my son is going to be a great man of God, even though I don't know how. I just know it. Oh, and my oldest daughter is going to be a wonderful woman of God in so many ways, I already see it in her. They have some work to do in their walk, but I know that Jesus has got their hands and back the whole way.

I will be praying for all the blessings that God has for each and everyone of us. May you all be blessed and stay faithful in whatever your faith, joy, peace, and love is in. Take care.