April 18, 2024 - Thursday


Today was our last class day for CACH co-op! I have mixed feelings about it. First, I'm really excited to not be teaching anymore, BUT that means that my responsibilities as class coordinator are about to kick in. I am excited to have less things required of me and the kids during the week, BUT we really enjoy the people in that group and I'm worried we'll lose touch over the summer. Goods and bads, for sure. We'll just have to make sure to be intentional with the friends we've made. I think it'll be hardest for Jonas, since he feels alienated from people so quickly and easily. We still have a bunch of stuff to do this month and in May, though, so I don't have to worry about any of it too much right now. We have two field trips still, an end of year party, field day, a moms night out, a planning meeting, and an academic fair. Plenty to do! Anyway, our little line dance class is over and it was fun. We had a party today and all of our songs came on the playlist. Everyone remembered them! I was proud of my girls. 

After class, we headed to the playground to play and visit for a little while, until Carla Matthews came to get the play kitchen I was selling. I was very glad to sell it to a friend, although I was a little bummed to have to leave the park so early. I'm hoping and praying I can sell some more of our stuff that I've been stashing, because, honestly, we are really struggling financially right now and I'd love to have a little extra cash on hand! I just have to get up the gumption to post everything and deal with all of the messages and whatnot. Also, I think the kitchen was the only big thing we are selling. Everything else is just shoes, clothes, and toys. 

It was pizza and a movie night, so we watched a little more Avatar, then I headed to cell. I was not in a good head-space when I got there. Grumpy and feeling unattached. I was watching the clock and trying to figure out when I could leave. But after the teaching, Megan prayed something (I don't even remember now) that really touched my heart and softened me substantially. I ended up staying until after 10, which is crazy for me. But I'm glad I did. There was good conversation and it was a great reminder that I'm part of something good and important and I have a role to play here. 

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