Somebody's Getting Married!!!

Look what my WONDERFUL fiancee gave me yesterday!! I am telling you I feel I am the most blessed woman in the world right now. I get scared to say anything b/c I might jinx it, but so many things are going great right now. I LOVE my new class at school. I love teaching 3rd grade. It really is a much better fit for me than 1st grade was. I feel so much more calm in every aspect of my life. I don't feel that burning desire to just go off on kids including my own kids over silly things or even not silly things. I just for some reason realize that kids are kids. I can't expect them to be grown up adults. They are going to make mistakes. The kids I teach, I can't expect the same thing from them I expect from my own child. They do not have the same up bringing (most of them) that my child has. I mean believe me not everything is roses. I am really struggling through some issues with my 5 year old and with my parents ( not the same issues!) :o) It is just amazing how I have the strength to deal with it differently than I ever have before.
About the ring, I am engaged to Jayce Powell!! What an amazing man. I had honestly given up on the idea that he existed. I met him through cycling a year ago. We started "hanging out/seeing each other" whatever you call it in November, but officially starting dating in February. I pushed him away for a long time. He would let me go for a little bit then "fight" (in a good way) to get me back. Ultimately that is what won my heart. He is a silent fighter if that makes any sense, but I needed someone to fight for me. We love each other like I have never known love. I have always known love on uneven levels, either the guy I was dating was on a pedestal, or I was to them. Jayce and I are equal. It is amazing. And you should see him with my kids, and my kids with him!! When he walks in the door they start SCREAMING his name at the top of their lungs! It is so sweet. They have so much fun together. We all have fun together. I just love the way he finds ways to help make my life easier.
Well, I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for the 20 mile run. :o) Should be a lot of fun!! I have been eating a lot of pasta this week! I have just been craving it for some reason. I can't believe we are almost to Chicago!!! You guys are awesome!! I love every one's support!! THANK YOU!!!