Holidays

It's Christmas until January 6th!  I'm traditional that way... love to see everyone all throughout the season!  The high point has to be Christmas dinner, graciously prepared by my sister, Krista and her extended family.  The best gift of all - spending time with people we love!  The excitement was doubled this year when two tiny ones showed up - Rebecca and Hayley.  They say Christmas is for kids and surely it is; but I have to say, adults have a pretty good time too. We started a few new traditions and let go of some old ones.  Pudding will henceforth be cooked on Tipp's Eve instead of Christmas Eve so we can be free to visit relatives and friends on the 24th. 

When I get back to school, my students will share their excitement as well.  My rule - tell me about something special that you did over the holidays... tobogganing, visiting Nana's house, making cookies with Auntie, going to church or to the cabin. I like to put the emphasis on how we spent our time not how we spent our money.  It may be intangile, but time is the most precious thing we have, the best gift we can give and the greatest treasure to receive. 

I'm pondering the New Year and thinking that 2013 will be an eventful one with lots of possibilities on the horizon.  Don't know if I will make any resolutions, but I know there will be opportunities for change and growth.  I will just try my best to be my best.  Yeah, that should work! 

Happy New Year to All!  Be kind to each other!

NLTA Run-Off on December 18th

The first stage of the  election for NLTA Vice-President has concluded with Jeanne Williams and Dean Ingram - the top two vote getters - to square off on December 18th. Remember to vote even though it is soooo close to Christmas!  It will be interesting to see the outcome. 

Thanks to everyone who voted for me last Tuesday. I  really appreciate your support! Special thanks go to my school who nominated me and my branch who gave me so much support.  I will continue to look at the issues and bring them forward at Joint Council and BGM.  I will also advocate for teachers whenever I can and work for change within the system. 

Two weeks til the holidays begin.  Time to change gears and get into the Christmas spirit.  I love Christmas! I got my tree up my lights on and one very beautiful school concert to see next week.  Can't wait to watch those children shine!