I have always given Dusty a hard time about not being able to keep a secret when it comes to gifts he has gotten for me, his family, or his friends. He finds something great, orders it, and as soon as it arrives he will deliver it- often unwrapped. I, on the other hand, LOVE having secret gifts and waiting to deliver them at just the right moment, all beautifully wrapped. But today, I'm pretty sure I am experiencing the kind of excitement that goes along with planning something wonderful for an unsuspecting person, that you JUST CAN'T WAIT to share with them. Today, this excitement is for a student.
This year, I'm making it a priority to read my students' writing on a daily basis (except for this past week since we have been editing and revising pieces that students want to publish as a final copy). In reading their writing each day (versus weekly) I can quickly see who is and isn't writing, who struggles or excels in getting their thoughts down on paper, and who could use a little extra motivation. The best part, however, is when you read something a student writes that lets you into their personal world that helps you understand them a little better. Two weeks ago, a student wrote about a life long dream... A dream, that upon reading, I realized I could help make come true. Thinking about it for the past two weeks didn't excite me as much as today when I started to put my plan into action. ALL I WANT TO DO IS TO TELL THIS PERSON WHAT I'M PLANNING! I'm trying not to, but I want to call his/her household TONIGHT and let the parents know of my planning. I want to spill everything. Now. But I won't. Not yet. Until, maybe tomorrow? Even though this "gift" won't truly be delivered for several more weeks.
I wonder how long I'll last...
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