Alphabee Thursday: E is for Expectations
Today is Alphabee-Thursday. That means my blog is brought to you by the letter E.
is for 
yep...that's right.
Expectations
Such a big word.
Dictionary.com defines it as Something expected.
hmmm....kinda vague, so I looked up
"EXPECT":1.to look forward to; regard as likely to happen; anticipate the occurrence or the coming of
2. to look for with reason or justification:
There are certain things I just expect in life:
* I expect the light to come on when I flip the switch.
* I expect the microwave to pop my popcorn perfectly in about 3 minutes.
* I expect whatever I'm plugging into the electrical socket to work when I turn it on.
* I expect to be given correct change when paying for a purchase.
I also have expectations of people in my life.
*I expect people to do what they say they will do
*I expect my children to do what I ask of them, when I ask it
*I expect kindness instead of rudeness in public
*I expect honesty from others.
*I expect my dog to jump all over me as soon as I let her out of her crate each afternoon.
*I expect to be greeted with a kiss when I see Greg each day.
These things are all pretty much the "norm"...or at least should be.
We also use the words "expect" and "expectations" a lot in school.
We have "Great Expectations" of our students, and of ourselves.
The Student Creed for our school, that is recited every morning, includes these words:
"Today is a brand new day full of wonderful possibilities.
I am an exceptional student at Clinton Primary school.
I will make today be the best day it can be.
I have high expectations of myself.
I am a capable and dependable student.
I will prepare my future by seizing every opportunity to learn.
I will work hard and use my time wisely.
I do not have the right to interfere with the teacher teaching, or other students learning.
I believe the choices I make will effect what I am, what I will be, and what I will do in the future.
Success begins with me."
People will rise to their expectations.
If you want to get the most from someone, ask for the most.
If you only want to reap the minimal amount, then expect the minimal amount.
When standing in a check out line...all tired from shopping and ready to go home, disgruntled because the person in front of you has 27 items in the 20 or less lane....try this: instead of complaining to them, or about them, engage them in a lighthearted friendly exchange. You might be surprised. It could keep them from shooting you dirty looks for looking crossly at them....and could provide you with a lift in spirits for having done something nice.
Expect the best and accept no less!
Comments
I taught in the classroom for 30 years with the last ten in first grade. I totaly enjoyed my career, but first grade really touched my heart in ways that 2nd and 3rd never did. I think it was the magic of "first learning" that goes on in first grade.
I always did a little study on Chinese New Year each year. If you want to do something with your students next year, you can find a lot of things at World Market. If your community has Chinese markets, they of course have plenty. Thanks for the visit.
Excellent post!!
Judy
Loretta
Expectations was Excellent and unExpected!
I'm like you I always have high expectations of others but my DH always says that way leads to disappointment.
Often it does, but it won't stop me expecting!
~Maggie~
I'm trying to get "caught up" on blog reading, and I LOVED all your pictures in the last few posts!
My husband usually reminds me before we go into a family gathering "no expectations" and he is generally right.
I dislike feeling that way but it does avoid a lot of heart-ache.
Thank you so much for this post.
I found it absolutely E ngaging.
A+
(Good advice about how to deal with the boredom of standing in a check-out line.)
Best wishes,
Anna
(E as in Earrings)