2 Weeks Down

Okay, so now my second week of student teaching is behind me and I am feeling a little less defeated this week. I have amazing kids in my class. One in particular melts my heart and gives me a purpose to get up every morning. He is autistic and I absolutley love him. I love how excited he gets when he gets the right answer. I love how he just wants to hold my hand or touch my arm. I love that he got 100% on both his spelling and his phonics test today. He is an amazing 6 year old who has solidified my decision to become a teacher.
I have another person who has been an amazing source of encouragement. She has stayed up with me and helped me do my homework, even though she was exhausted from her own job. I think what gives me motivation every morning is driving through a beautiful neighborhood and knowing that one day soon I will be able to buy a house and move into with Ang and the kids. I wont have to worry about bills all the dang time. Teachers dont get paid well for the amount of work they do, but its a rewarding job. I get to hang out with amazing kids all day and go home to a house that I own, and be with people that I love.