Blaze is Dead

Yep he really did die! Unfortunately it wasn't even when I was in class. My sub had to find him. Poor Mrs. Wray! So I'm in the look-out for a new pet. One that maybe I can keep alive!

I Thought Blaze was Dead!

Have you ever had that moment when a kid says something that you have been dreading to hear? Well today was the day. Ben said, "Mrs. Venable it looks like Blaze is dead." My heart sank, I kinda thought that this might happen. I've never cared for a reptile and I decided to try to transition him from eating only live crickets to mixed food, so there was a high possibility that I might kill the poor thing. So I told the kids he was sleeping. Then, while they were at PE I tried to wake Blaze up. Well he moved a little! PTL and later in the day he was really moving. So Blaze is still alive but really it is debatable that he will make it through the year!

A New Beginning

So here it is. It will be a beginning, a new journey. A little blogging for other educators, a little blogging for parents, a place my kids can look back at and see me in a different light, but  mainly a place for reflection for me. I've always been a teacher. It's just taken me 37 years to get the piece of paper that says I can teach little ones. I'm the oldest of four, the only sister. My momma said I should have been a teacher when I went off to college in 1992, but I was too stubborn and thought making money and traveling was going to be my life! Ha, thank goodness our God is bigger than my plans. A wonderfully supportive husband and children that sacrificed me not being at every game/activity allowed me the opportunity to pursue this dream. Thank you Gary, Ravyn, Grant, and Luke. I love you and I hope I will make you proud as a great second grade teacher.