Surprise, Surprise

 PLEASE don't think I'm bragging- I am so afraid of getting prideful or something.  I'm posting these for my Momma who has threatened me that I will be in BIG trouble if I don't share the good stuff. :)

Yesterday was the last day of school, and in the afternoon 1st & 2nd grade had their awards program.  I was sitting there like a big dummy when Mr. Johnson said he was going to present this award to a teacher this year (usually goes to a volunteer or community member who does stuff for the kids).

He said that he'd like to give every teacher an award at our school and how wonderful our teachers were, but that this teacher would be so surprised and embarrassed at getting this award.  There I sat, looking like a complete idiot, looking around the cafeteria wondering which teacher he was going to call and hoping I'd get to see his/her face so I could see the surprise and happiness, when I realized he'd called my name.  I was SO embarrassed; he was right.  I started crying and walked up on stage only because I knew I had to.  I thought I would hurl my stomach was so upset from shock and nerves.  I whispered to him, "I don't deserve this."  and I truly don't.  I can think of others who do lots and lots for our kids and who should get this award.  But I am honored that such a great guy as Allan would choose me anyway. :)  I wasn't going to post this, but Momma and my daughter, Barbara, have sufficiently scolded me. So I'm trying to be an obedient daughter ;) and setting a good example for my daughter who pointed out that if she ever got awards she wasn't going to tell me because I would obviously think it was bragging..... ouch- she got me there!

Only four more work days- ugh!- and then I'm done. :)  Talked to the boss today about where I'm going next year.  Not really thrilled about it right now, but hopefully I'll acclimate to another grade level change and another classroom move (my 5th year in a row to move grades &/or rooms).  Since it's not final at this point, I'm praying maybe it will change and the wish I have will come true, but praying most of all that God will put me where He wants me and that I'll do great there. :)  Hopefully in a month or so I'll know what grade I'm teaching next year and what room I'm in.  Hopefully my two youngest will be available to help me move classrooms yet again. :)  I am so grateful for those young people of mine and Rob who have helped me deal with this each year!