We have four days left until the end of the school year! I upgraded my license to a level two which means I am good to go as a teacher for at least five more years. I feel like I just graduated, yet, I'm finishing my third official year teaching (although in my head my year long internship totally counts as a year, so to me it is my fourth year teaching). Time just continues to move forward without me really realizing it. I have been pretty happy in my current job though, and I believe it has been a good experience for Bradley as well. He finished his daycare for the year on Friday, and they made him this cute little book of art he had done, photos of him with his friends and caretakers and it just brightened my day to see that my almost 17 month old son is safe and happy even without me or his daddy around. He will probably miss being there every school day, and will be excited to go back (although I am sure he won't remember because he is so little).
Today's the Sabbath and I am just so overwhelmingly grateful for the life I get to lead. I have a wonderful husband, darling son, and we have strong testimonies of the Savior and the gospel. I am so happy every morning to hear Bradley babbling about whatever it is he wants to tell us and interact with him. Being a mom is the coolest thing in the world. I am so grateful God trusts me enough to let me take care of Bradley while on this earth. Your heart just grows so much, and I am sure will continue to grow as I have more kiddos and they grow up, being a mom. I'm happy to spend time with these special people everyday and learn from them.
We went to visit graves with my Grandma and Grandpa Ballard yesterday. We went to the Salt Lake Cemetery where most of the Bowen's and Ballard's are resting. We got to listen to Grandpa tell us stories of his ancestors and Grandma was so happy to play with Bradley. I hope I never forget his shy smile as she touched his nose and tickled his hands. We visited my Uncle Dave Roper's grave and his daughter Emily who would have been just 4 days younger than me. Dave passed away on March 20th of this year, and Emily died when she was only 13 days old of a heart problem. Tomorrow (memorial day) we'll go down to Sandy area and visit the graves of my Grandpa and Grandma Clayton. Grandpa passed away on conference Sunday, April 3rd of this year. So it seems somehow more realistic the importance of remembering those who have gone before and honoring the atonement. I know they are all in heaven enjoying the opportunity to be with family and loved ones and probably spreading the gospel. :) The gospel is true and I'm so grateful for it in my life.
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| The Zoo! |
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| Bradley loves looking at the lights |
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| Aren't I cute?? |
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| Conference Saturday, Grandpa passed away early the next morning. |
1 comment:
It's fun to see you update again. Sounds like you've had a great year teaching. Bradley is a doll. I admire how you are savoring all the sweet moments of your life.
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