Sunday School

Some ups and downs lately.  Week 13 I miss the long run but officially registered for the Philadelphia Marathon.  Week 14 I did my longest run ever, 15 miles, but missed a 3 mile run.  Promising myself this week I will get all 4 of my runs in this week, including my 16 mile long run!

This was the kick off week of Sunday school.  I signed up my kindergartener son for Sunday school not realizing it was NOT mandatory.  I then got guilted into becoming a volunteer teacher through frequent e-mails begging for volunteers.  If I'm being honest, it was not a hard sell.  Since I do want to be a teacher this is a fabulous way to test the waters.  Plus, I do want to talk to my kids about God but I have no idea how to just start talking about God to them.  Extremely happy that I signed my kid up AND that I am teaching.  It was really fun to meet the class.  I have ten kids in the class and they all like to laugh and have plenty to say.  I think we are in for a great year (I hope!).

I had to send out a very informative e-mail about sign outs and book replacement costs, on and on with all the nitty gritty.  Then I had to come up with a lesson plan - not too difficult.  It was interesting to see how it all shakes out with the kids because even when you have a plan you have no idea what is going to take more or less time.  I was surprised at how all of them worked on the coloring page and cut out.  I thought for sure someone would quickly scribble the whole thing and want to move on to something else but no one did.  Spent extra time on the coloring and less time on the circle time I planned where we listened to music and danced.  I closed the class with reading about a saint while they worked on a complimentary activity.  This week it was St. Vincent DePaul and we talked a little bit about giving and sacrifice while the kids cut out "coupons" stating they would help mom set the table or play with a sibling.  Hopefully they got something out of it!  I know I am getting something out of it.  I find it is very affirming to think about religion, especially my own, in very simple terms.  It reminds me of where all the goodness comes from rather than agonizing over all the more complex aspects I feel conflicted over.

This was also the second week of soccer and I'm so glad I did NOT volunteer for this again.  They actually aren't having parent coaches this year, just parent managers.  Just keeping the team informed about fields and stuff along those lines.  And class mom this year, I think I got a pass!  Although I may still be asked/picked for someone's class.   All in all, I'm liking my projects for the fall a lot and my kids seem to be liking their activities!