This year, I have not been into the Holiday spirit like other years. I didn't know why??? I just assume that I have been busy and Christmas just came all of a sudden without any warning. Ok, I was warned :). However, my usual Christmas cheer has not been around. I have been contemplating why my cheer has diminished to an all time low, and I have been stumped. We have seen Christmas lights, I have a tree up, my child is more then excited for Christmas and we have listened to Christmas music. So what is my problem? Maybe it is the simple fact that I have not taken the time to think about my precious moments this year. I have been so busy that the "meaning" of Christmas has not been in my mind.
Meaning of Christmas.
Two words: The first part- Christ
the second part MAS- More
In other words more Christ.
As a christian, I am very grateful for a Holiday that means to bring in more Christ. What a sweet sentiment that statement says every time we say it. "more christ"
I was also thinking of the movie "Its a wonderful life". I notice that as a mother who is going to grad school, sometimes I don't sit and think of the little precious moments of this life- after that contemplation about that sweet movie.
Precious moments list
1. I love hearing my husband and daughter talk before she is going to sleep.
2. One of my favorite sounds is to hear my little daughter sing Christmas music in the back seat of my car.
3. I love it when my daughter comes up to me and gives me a kiss and a hug when I come home.
4.I love having a reminder each night that I need to give her a hug and kiss, or else she won't go to bed. 5. I met up with some old friends this Holiday, and realized that they are like family to me, and how precious was that time with them. I am very grateful for caring people like them in my life.
6. I love being with my mother. I love spending time with her in the kitchen and helping her cook. She is a role model. I am very grateful I got to do that this holiday season.
7. I take a picture with my heart, when my daughter goes and sits on grandparents laps. It is a loving moment that needs to be cherished.
8. I enjoy my husband and love how he and I have a caring sweet relationship. We love each other so much. This love has grown strong and thick. I love giving him a hug! He is so huggable.
9. Being with family has been huge this season. I am very honored to have a wonderful family in all sides.
10. I love drinking hot chocolate with my little girl. I can't express how much joy she brings to me sometimes. Although, I am not a big hot chocolate fan, I love how she tells me to drink some with her, eat breakfast with her, and her general wanting to be with me all the time. It is a great blessing that I must not take for granted.
May we all cherish our precious moments this season!
Merry Christmas!
Love the Campos Family
Sunday, January 4, 2015
And we are almost done...
So our little family is almost done with our masters degree! This degree is shared between Bob, Olivia and myself. I feel that I have learned a lot of lessons and reached many personal mild stones in my life. I have learned many things...
1. Work Hard-
Though out my life, I have worked hard. Sometimes, I would honestly wonder..."Why do I work this hard for nothing?" As I was growing up, I would see other students study half as hard and achieve higher grades. Although, on the outside I seemed ok or gave a face- It hurt on the inside. I remember giving myself little victories if I got a "B" on a test, simply because I passed.
2. I am smart
I always struggled with wondering if I was smart or not. I thought to a point I was not smart simply because I struggled in school with reading, writing, math, science, and memorization. My mother was wise and put me into resource when I was younger. I developed a strong relationship with my resource teacher, Mrs. Simmons. She helped me learn study skills- (my work ethic- as I discussed before). Mrs. Simmons created a relationship with me that was so pure, sensitive, and kind that I would never forget. She is the reason why I am going into education. Mrs. Simmons would remind me how I was a child of God. She would tell me that my difficult road in grade-school would pass, although at the time- I did not believe her. One of my favorite memories of her was when she tried to explain Gardner's Multiple Intelligence's to me as a child. She said I was smart, but in my own special way. I asked why can't I be math smart or reading smart? She told me because God gives each one of us different talents. In this program I have learned that I am smart. I am smart with art, I am smart in group work, and I am smart with tactile work. So, to be brief- in this program I have learned that I am smart. I have learned everyone is smart in their own way.
3. It is ok to have a disability - not embarrassing
So I have dyslexia. So I have A.D.D. So I have a math disorder- (yes, I did not know what that was until now). That is ok. I am still a smart person. Yes, I have to work harder with these skills, but it is worth it. I developed an incredible work ethic. I have struggled with these aspects still today and what has been the blessing of it? Simply, that I am a much stronger person. I know I can do it. I know that anyone can learn, and anyone can achieve anything if they put their mind to it.
4. Being a teacher of life
I remember a time where I was depressed every day because of the struggles of my students. I thought, wow- I was such a princess compared to these kids.
So our little family is almost done with my masters program. YAY! Honestly it is a personal triumph to know that I was able to get a masters degree. Throughout my life, I always struggled with the knowledge that I was "not" smart. The reason why, was because when I was younger I had to go to a resource class to help me with most of my schooling. It was always an inner scare that I pretended never happened. I knew I worked hard for my grades, but when I would see results like B's, C's or even D's on certain assignments, my self-esteem about school would hinder. I would be really upset as a little kid, and express these emotions to my mother. Especially, when I would see others in my class get A's for half the studying, honestly it hurt. I would ask my mother why other students would get great grades for hardly studying and me, who constantly studied would get horrible grades. However, my study habits did not let up. I continued to get ok grades in jr. high and high school. I was not a 4.0 student, but I was defiantly, a "B" range student. I got better grades in college and now that I have learned how to develop a strong work ethic because I am getting excellent grades in graduate school. This past of having what they called "disabilities" has made me a stronger, more compassionate, smarter person in the long-run. As a teacher I use what I struggled with in school- Reading, math, writing, and memorization (yeah- seriously?) to be more compassionate to students, create meaningful lesson plans that accommodates to everyone, and develop a relationship with students.
1. Work Hard-
Though out my life, I have worked hard. Sometimes, I would honestly wonder..."Why do I work this hard for nothing?" As I was growing up, I would see other students study half as hard and achieve higher grades. Although, on the outside I seemed ok or gave a face- It hurt on the inside. I remember giving myself little victories if I got a "B" on a test, simply because I passed.
2. I am smart
I always struggled with wondering if I was smart or not. I thought to a point I was not smart simply because I struggled in school with reading, writing, math, science, and memorization. My mother was wise and put me into resource when I was younger. I developed a strong relationship with my resource teacher, Mrs. Simmons. She helped me learn study skills- (my work ethic- as I discussed before). Mrs. Simmons created a relationship with me that was so pure, sensitive, and kind that I would never forget. She is the reason why I am going into education. Mrs. Simmons would remind me how I was a child of God. She would tell me that my difficult road in grade-school would pass, although at the time- I did not believe her. One of my favorite memories of her was when she tried to explain Gardner's Multiple Intelligence's to me as a child. She said I was smart, but in my own special way. I asked why can't I be math smart or reading smart? She told me because God gives each one of us different talents. In this program I have learned that I am smart. I am smart with art, I am smart in group work, and I am smart with tactile work. So, to be brief- in this program I have learned that I am smart. I have learned everyone is smart in their own way.
3. It is ok to have a disability - not embarrassing
So I have dyslexia. So I have A.D.D. So I have a math disorder- (yes, I did not know what that was until now). That is ok. I am still a smart person. Yes, I have to work harder with these skills, but it is worth it. I developed an incredible work ethic. I have struggled with these aspects still today and what has been the blessing of it? Simply, that I am a much stronger person. I know I can do it. I know that anyone can learn, and anyone can achieve anything if they put their mind to it.
4. Being a teacher of life
I remember a time where I was depressed every day because of the struggles of my students. I thought, wow- I was such a princess compared to these kids.
So our little family is almost done with my masters program. YAY! Honestly it is a personal triumph to know that I was able to get a masters degree. Throughout my life, I always struggled with the knowledge that I was "not" smart. The reason why, was because when I was younger I had to go to a resource class to help me with most of my schooling. It was always an inner scare that I pretended never happened. I knew I worked hard for my grades, but when I would see results like B's, C's or even D's on certain assignments, my self-esteem about school would hinder. I would be really upset as a little kid, and express these emotions to my mother. Especially, when I would see others in my class get A's for half the studying, honestly it hurt. I would ask my mother why other students would get great grades for hardly studying and me, who constantly studied would get horrible grades. However, my study habits did not let up. I continued to get ok grades in jr. high and high school. I was not a 4.0 student, but I was defiantly, a "B" range student. I got better grades in college and now that I have learned how to develop a strong work ethic because I am getting excellent grades in graduate school. This past of having what they called "disabilities" has made me a stronger, more compassionate, smarter person in the long-run. As a teacher I use what I struggled with in school- Reading, math, writing, and memorization (yeah- seriously?) to be more compassionate to students, create meaningful lesson plans that accommodates to everyone, and develop a relationship with students.
Update- after a really long time!
Hello everyone! I have not given an update in a very long time. Where to start! First off- I finished my Masters degree and I have a job now as a High School Art, Art History, and Design teacher. I am very excited about it!
Bob is in the middle of getting his masters degree in teaching as well. He is about to start his student teaching and be done in April.
Olivia is finishing up pre-school. I am Olivia's new primary teacher which makes me very excited (and her as well).
New announcement! The Campos Adventures x 3 will be now The Campos Adventures x 4. Yep, Bob and I are having a little one!
So update for the year- Happy New Year
- Amanda
Bob is in the middle of getting his masters degree in teaching as well. He is about to start his student teaching and be done in April.
Olivia is finishing up pre-school. I am Olivia's new primary teacher which makes me very excited (and her as well).
New announcement! The Campos Adventures x 3 will be now The Campos Adventures x 4. Yep, Bob and I are having a little one!
So update for the year- Happy New Year
- Amanda
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Post Semester Relaxation!
Ok! So right now my house is a stinkin' mess! Seriously, it has not been this messy for awhile. So should I clean? Yes? Why am I not cleaning... I am taking my post semester relaxation mode. I need this. Today is my last day of post semester relaxation because tomorrow I need to clean, clean and clean. Sigh, it already makes me tired, but it is a must. I need to clean! So here is my list! Clean the Kitchen, Bathroom, Olivia's room and then my room. Lots to clean. Then I need to create lesson plans and start planning my projects for graduation. YAY! So before my monster cleaning and planning, I thought- hmmm I really need to update this. I mean, I don't think a lot of people read this thing, but might as well. It is a good history to update. SO here are some pictures!
| "I'm Tangled! Mommy!" |
| First Day of School! |
| AHHHH I CUT MY HAIR |
| Hmmm starting to like it! |
| Add caption |
| Ok. I really do like it! |
| The polar bear is my special friend! |
| She knows that I come, then she wants to see me. We are friends! |
| Sup Mom! |
| Watch out Andy Goldsworthy! Here I come! |
| Happy Halloween |
| This is the Halloween Parade line... wow! |
| Their she is! The star of the show |
| Stay still silly bee-- Ok, never mind... you still look cute blurry! |
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Swimming with Grandma Pat
The other day, we wen't and visited Grandma Pat and PaPa Rog. Josh and Merilee's family was there. The kids went swimming that day with Grandma Pat. It was a lot of fun!
| Kinda Dark- but still warms my heart. They were waving to me |
| They are under a waterfall- Olivia, did not like it much. I am proud she tried! |
| McKayla is swimming with them- what a champ swimmer! |
| Just swimming at the shallow end! |
Monday, August 5, 2013
Summer Lovin' Happen So Fast
Well, this summer was the most eventful in my life. Yes, I am saying that- even after working at a scout camp. No, I did not get chased by fires, or did I stay up late looking for bears. I was in school getting my first semester of a masters program done. It has been the best summer, the hardest summer, at points the saddest summer I have had in many years. We will start with the best summer
The Best Summer
I got into Westminster College MAT program. I am still very proud. I have gotten top grades and hope to still grow in my program. The program has been better then I can ever imagine. It is nice to get out and talk to people that are so intellectual in every aspect. I am so very blessed.
I got to work with my brother Josh. I did not realize how much we have in common, and how much we think, work, and act the same. I have realized that all of my siblings are truly my best friends.
I got to go to Austin. After an exhausting summer, I was able to see some really close friends! Chuck and Sandy. They were good for my soul. I got to relax and just have fun. They were good for my husband's soul as well. I have never seen him smile so much for months (He will admit that). We are so grateful for wonderful friends who care about us, and we care about them.
The Hardest Summer
After going to school, I realized how much more anxious I have become. Money has become more of an issue and my stress level has sky rocketed to new heights. I noticed that I have been more snippy and less patient (kinda like pregnant amanda ha-only no excuse because my hormones are not off set because I am not pregnant.). That is strange for me. I am grateful for a caring family who forgives almost instantly if I do something that is not becoming to my nature.
I also had to learn this summer. I have learned how much family can be their to help you in your times of need. The Campos Family has come so often to watch Olivia, when we had no money to pay anyone. Especially David and Carol. They were my lifesavers this summer. My mother (who also had a hard summer) has stood up and helped us with many things that I cannot tell you how grateful we are for. Josh and Merilee's Family has watched Olivia many times, and truly makes her feel quite at home when ever she is around.
The Saddest Summer
As you might have seen, my grandmother died last month. It was extremely hard on me and still effects me today. I love her very much and will really miss her. She was one of the best people I have ever known. Scratch that. She was the best person I really ever known. I was lucky to have her in my life, and am grateful that she is around looking after me-even after death.
So in conclusion, you can tell that this has been my hardest, saddest and yet my most happiest summers I have had. I will never forget this summer and the adventure we had. Yes, we did not chase mountain lions, climbed a huge hill to see a tree, or look for a lost scout in the middle of night. However, we have learned more then ever this summer, we have learned to become closer to one another. I love my family very much. I am grateful for this life. What a wonderful life
Now here are some pictures for those who don't like to read... I am like that!
The Best Summer
I got into Westminster College MAT program. I am still very proud. I have gotten top grades and hope to still grow in my program. The program has been better then I can ever imagine. It is nice to get out and talk to people that are so intellectual in every aspect. I am so very blessed.
I got to work with my brother Josh. I did not realize how much we have in common, and how much we think, work, and act the same. I have realized that all of my siblings are truly my best friends.
I got to go to Austin. After an exhausting summer, I was able to see some really close friends! Chuck and Sandy. They were good for my soul. I got to relax and just have fun. They were good for my husband's soul as well. I have never seen him smile so much for months (He will admit that). We are so grateful for wonderful friends who care about us, and we care about them.
The Hardest Summer
After going to school, I realized how much more anxious I have become. Money has become more of an issue and my stress level has sky rocketed to new heights. I noticed that I have been more snippy and less patient (kinda like pregnant amanda ha-only no excuse because my hormones are not off set because I am not pregnant.). That is strange for me. I am grateful for a caring family who forgives almost instantly if I do something that is not becoming to my nature.
I also had to learn this summer. I have learned how much family can be their to help you in your times of need. The Campos Family has come so often to watch Olivia, when we had no money to pay anyone. Especially David and Carol. They were my lifesavers this summer. My mother (who also had a hard summer) has stood up and helped us with many things that I cannot tell you how grateful we are for. Josh and Merilee's Family has watched Olivia many times, and truly makes her feel quite at home when ever she is around.
The Saddest Summer
As you might have seen, my grandmother died last month. It was extremely hard on me and still effects me today. I love her very much and will really miss her. She was one of the best people I have ever known. Scratch that. She was the best person I really ever known. I was lucky to have her in my life, and am grateful that she is around looking after me-even after death.
So in conclusion, you can tell that this has been my hardest, saddest and yet my most happiest summers I have had. I will never forget this summer and the adventure we had. Yes, we did not chase mountain lions, climbed a huge hill to see a tree, or look for a lost scout in the middle of night. However, we have learned more then ever this summer, we have learned to become closer to one another. I love my family very much. I am grateful for this life. What a wonderful life
Now here are some pictures for those who don't like to read... I am like that!
| And this is me and my girl having some fun with the camera! |
| The zoo has become a Campos family favorite! |
| My first race I ever ran! Pretty awesome HUH! |
| my little princess! |
Have lots of pictures of Olivia's birthday party coming up next!!! STAY TUNED!
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