White Christmas

The past two weeks have been consumed with work on White Christmas. Long rehearsals have filled our evenings. John has played in the orchestra, I have worked on costumes, Daughter A has been perfecting her role, and JB and Daughter B have attended performances. Last Thursday it all came together beautifully! Friday was even better. I've been so proud of both DA and John. They have done an incredible job.

While I'm exhausted, I'm a little sad that today was the end. It has been refreshing to work with high school students again. I have realized just how much I miss their enthusiasm and spark for life. I know they're sassy and can be difficult (especially in class), but I love helping them move from childhood to adulthood. Maybe it's time to go back...

This year will be 9 in fifth grade - A part of me doesn't want to have to work as much as would be necessary to change teaching assignments again. And another part of me wants to get back to the kids I really love since I'll probably be teaching for another 12 years (at least), and it doesn't make sense to be frustrated for that long. I guess it's t ime for much prayer. I need to consider not only what I WANT but also where I need to be. What is my calling? Where can I do the most good? James Stockton at The Colony High School was right eighteen years ago when he told me that I was addicted to teenagers.

Is that a healthy addiction or an unhealthy one?