I thought the 50's were over?

Apparently not. It's just different now. Now it's not derogatory, it's funny. But still painful.

Racial comments. Evil.

Surprisingly, Michael and I haven't experienced really any of these. Just a few extra stares when we were in China. Unfortunately, I got the worst one yesterday from one of my students. Even worse? Others joined in, like it was some joke. I hear the kids call each other names all the time--however they try to justify it by saying if you're of the same color and say such names, it actually means the opposite--you're buds. How twisted can this get? I try to draw attention to history with some of these names..as well as the pure fact that it's inappropriate and derogatory to put someone down in any way! Of course their young, high school minds just don't get it yet. Plus I'm sure some of their parents go along with some of this language. How do I know this? I called home on the student who named my baby and she acted so nonchalant, like it wasn't anything new. However, I did receive an apology from the student today.

Am I required to have thick skin just because I'm a teacher? To some extent, yes. I didn't let this one sink too deeply--he's immature and doesn't understnad the depth of hurtful words. I just hope he learns sometime soon. However, he paid his consequence today. I can't let these things keep happening...at least not in my presence.

50 years later and the switch is flipped....yet still disgusting.

baby who?

oh yes, we're pregnant. :)

minor detail.

I'm 3 months along. God was gracious with the morning sickness. It's over as I see it, and it wasn't bad at all. I can't button my pants anymore...dang. I'm kind of ready for the round belly instead of just feeling like a fatty...

due date: may 21st. 2 of mike's siblings already have that birthday. maybe baby Felder will choose another day to enter the world.

A new home!

Not a new place to live...a new place to blog! Bye-bye xanga. You're dead. I'm excited for a new place to share thoughts and life.

Today I get to prepare for being a bridesmaid for the 7th time. Lunch, manicures, etc. Wedding tomorrow. I think I should become a professional at this! But really, I love it. I love being a part of a great day for some great girls. And it's different every time...keeps it interesting!

We voted early yesterday. So happy Kansas has early voting. We waited in line for an hour, but pretty sure that's going to be better time than most will have to endure on Tuesday.

We went over to the Felder's family Halloween party last night. I'm pretty sure we had about 40 people crammed into grandma's living and dining room. At least 20 of those were little tikes. So cute in all their costumes!

Enough for now...perhaps some BIG news in the next post. :)