Last day of Adventure Club

I'm kinda sad. Tonight was our last night of preschool Adventure Club at church. I wasn't so sure about co-teaching when I first signed up. I had so many worries about how this might affect MY schedule. I didn't want to commit to something and find out a few weeks in to it that it was not something I was wanting to do. A few years back Rich and I worked w/ the youth group. I wanted so bad to be able to do this, but I was very uncomfortable with it and I dreaded every night. It just wasn't my gift. I was very surprised by how this whole year unfolded. First I gained the confidence of signing up, just by having my friend Kristen invite me to work with her. Kristen and I met over the summer doing backyard Bible club here. She is really a joy to work with. We are a good team. Kristen stopped teaching in March to prepare for her wedding! I was passed the position of head teacher. I squirmed and felt uncomfortable with this, but deep in my heart I wanted to be able to step up and do it. Part of my purpose in committing myself this year was to gain confidence in teaching preschoolers about the Word of God. I want to be confident enough to make myself available to fill in and 'or work where the church needs me. I was surprised by what a blessing this whole year was to me in return. It wasn't all easy, some nights I had ALL my rowdy boys and I was very happy to get home. Other nights like tonight. I came home feeling so thankful that I took this position and was able to meet these kids and spend time with them. I found that I enjoyed the challenge of changing their lesson to meet their needs and fit them where they are. I enjoyed finding what really gets their attention and helps them to listen. Some nights I felt a bit overwhelmed b/c I was so insistent on perfecting my lesson just right so they could understand it. I kinda wish they would go w/ a different book next year. The craft department was kinda lame. I would love to expand on this. Next year I won't be able to help as we look forward to #3 entering our family, so tonight was a little sad for me. But at the same time it was exciting to make it to the end and not have to quit for one reason or another. I learned that God will give back, if we are just willing to give Him our time and be available.

Here are the kids singing and dancing to a preschool tape I was given from Luke's school to use. They LOVED it, and it was organized chaos!

http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm269/trustinginHim-2/?action=view&current=MVI_7527.flv

Lastly here is a picture of Luke sleeping all curled up w/ his butt in the air. As my kids grow up (too fast!) I keep looking for signs that they are still my babies! I LOVE when kids sleep like this. I smiled last night knowing that my big 5 1/2 yr old w/ an attitude and a mind of his own now, was still my baby! :) How do they sleep like this?!? is beyond me!!??