Currently- the May edition

 

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm so glad you're here this month! Today we're sharing what we're currently loving, picturing, craving, wishing, and collecting in May. In June we'll share what we're currently loving, doing, trying, seeing, and reading. I realize that we may have shared about some of these prompts before, but since it'll be summer at that time, I think they're all relevant topics to talk about, especially the one about reading!

Loving: Well, so far I am loving the month of May! I know I talk about work a lot right now, but since that is what fills my life and time at the moment, I'll stick with that. I walked into work on Monday and immediately noticed the sidewalk chalk drawings telling us how loved we are and how much the students and parents appreciate us. The walls in the halls are lined with posters with sweet messages on them. Here was mine outside of my classroom.

It's almost as if someone knows how much I love Post-It notes, so it felt appropriate. This week is teacher appreciation week, so the week will be filled with goodies and fun. The PTA brought us breakfast on Monday, yesterday was Sonic drinks, Wednesday is lunch from a local deli and ice cream sundae bar, Thursday is a Kona Ice food truck, and Friday is the day for any other goodies brought in from the class who was assigned to me. Isn't that the sweetest? 

As for the rest of the month, it'll jam packed with end of the year activities, and we may not have another completely normal week in the 16 and a 1/2 days we have left until we're out.

Picturing: I am picturing the summer that is quickly approaching and longing for days spent by a pool! 

This looks so dreamy to me! My friend was out of town a couple of years ago and my son was watching her dogs, so they let us use their pool while they were away. That was the best! But also, I swim with my mom-in-love every week during the summer at her neighborhood pool, which is just as wonderful. We are almost always either alone, or with one small family or person. We always get there at ten, when it opens, we take our lunches, and stay until about one. We do that once a week, every week, and sometimes twice. I hope to go more than just once a week this summer! 

Craving: I am still eating healthy, for the most part, though I've splurged a time or two and have eaten either bread, or a bite of something sugary. That being said, when you start eating sugar again, you start craving sugar again, so that's the dilemma I've been in. I'm going to go easy on myself this week, since it's teacher appreciation week, but I need to be careful again after this week. I bought a box of Think bars from Kroger last night when I ordered groceries. Have you had one of these?

They're good! Once you get used to eating low sugar, you can really fool yourself into thinking something is sweet that really isn't all that sweet. I bought this box, and a box of peanut butter ones. I love them both!

Wishing: I have been under the weather for over a week now, and I am really wishing that I could feel back to normal. I'm almost there, but my energy level is still pretty low. I'm really wanting to start going on short walks each day with a couple of dogs. I'm hoping this is the week that it happens! I get really sick one or two times each year, usually in the spring and in the fall. This is one of the times, evidently, after months of being completely healthy since November. I've done a ton of sitting around for two weekends in a row!

Collecting: It feels like I'm collecting memories right now, as this school year draws to a close. I want to remember all the kiddos that I had and how wonderful and kind everyone has been to me since I've been working at the elementary school that I work at. When I was hired, I was originally supposed to have been there through March. That date was pushed back until the end of May, and though it may turn into more over the summer if the teacher decides to return, I probably won't return in the fall. I'm okay with this, as much as I love this job! I miss being at home and doing things here that I love. Isn't life such a conundrum? I don't know why I can't ever just be content to be exactly where I am. I know that I was supposed to be there at Crosswind Elementary School for the time that I was there, though, and I'm grateful for the opportunity I've had. I have no idea what's in store for my life next, but I know the Lord does know that and that He will see it through. It's amazing how the Lord opened the doors for me to be there, and the friends I have made while being in such an incredible school. My principal has told me repeatedly that I have made an impact on everyone there, which is very kind of her to say. 

Well, my friends, it is your turn—I can't wait to read your posts! Thanks for linking up with me today! Love to all.

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