Volunteering

With the kids at school and Duane overseas, it makes for some long days. I enjoy the peace and quiet for a short time but then I get bored and miss my family. I haven't heard from the kids teachers yet as to what days I will be helping out in their classes. I am getting anxious to do that. I really enjoy working in the classroom getting to know the kids and teachers. My mom did it while I was growing up and I always wanted to be able to do it for my kids. I remember seeing my mom at Hooper Elementary all the time, it seemed she was there as much as I was. She was always doing this and that. I really enjoyed seeing my mom, it was comforting knowing she was close by. Thanks Mom!! Sometimes she would come eat lunch with us as a surprise. I always felt special because my mom was eating lunch with me. I hope my kids feel the same way. Cameron says he likes me working in his class but I can't give him any more kissses that just isn't cool! I can only give hugs. I will take what I can get. :-) Taylor seems to really enjoy having me work in her class. She doesn't mind the hugs and kisses. She is the affectionate one. I am going to be a co-room mom in Taylor's class this year. I am not sure how many activities they will be doing. I know as the kids get older the activities slow down. Guess we will see! I am grateful that I have a job that allows me to be flexible and also a husband who supports my desire to do this. I am also volunteering on Thursday Mornings for WRE ( Weekly Religion Enrichment). They allow the the 3rd and 4th graders to miss one hour of school a week for religious activity. It is a Federal Law. Our school district built a new middle school two years ago. They are using the old middle school for the WRE classes. They bus the kids from the three elementary's to the old middle school for an hour. We do songs, Bible story, Scripture memory, and prayer time. Each child receives a Bible to use and keep at the end of the year. It is funded by the local churches in our Manheim area. It is designed to teach kids about God/Jesus and encouraging kids to seek a relationship with Him. It will be a fast paced hour but I am looking forward to it. Taylor is really excited to do this. Most of the kids at her school participate, it is held during their lunch recess time. If they opt out, they get a longer recess that day.