Naptimes are not
the same around here lately. I’m frantically trying to work most days, either
for my paid job or on my church calling.
I am completely overwhelmed and
intimidated by the calling to be the Primary President in my ward. It’s been
just a few weeks now, and some things are going well but definitely not all
things. Parents cause more drama then the children ever could – I had no idea! The prior president had been in Primary for eight years. Oh, and she was a Kindergarten teacher. Sheesh. Are you kidding me?!
I’m getting over my youthful fears of mean children. I’ve filled 10
callings so far, created a third Nursery and reorganized several classes. I
have no idea what’s going on with Scouts or Activity Days. That will be next.
I’m not sure why they called me. I haven’t been to
Primary since I was 11, and sometimes I have no idea what’s happening. I’m
learning how to get children to be quiet when I speak. I’m learning how to
listen to their stories. I am learning how to make big words into little
words. I’m learning how sweet they are and how super smart they are. I am
developing an intense desire to teach them and to protect them. But I am so
unqualified.
Do I have a little child voice? Did I accidently say a
bad word during Sharing Time? Am I kind enough? Do I use simple enough words? I
have a lot to learn.
I'm sure you'll be awesome!!! But I would definitely not have a clue what to do. Aside from like 3 months as a Nursery worker I haven't been in Primary either since I was 11. Crazy!
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