Learn something new every day...

It's funny.  I've learned something new about myself that surprises me.  I enjoy teaching.  I DO NOT enjoy teaching children.  I think maybe because I am uncomfortable with the idea of being in authority over someone (yes, I realize that since I have 4 children this could be an issue).  But I have found I'm absolutely thrilled with teaching other adults useful skills that will improve their lives.  The Haven definitely gives me this satisfaction.  I know that teaching them about budgeting and cooking will help them... and I love that I can empathize with them and make a real connection because I'm on their playing field.  I've had the opportunity to teach a few women the basics of couponing/shopping/budgeting as well... and it's just so exciting to me to see someone "get it" and be so elated that they now have the ability to change life in a good way for their families.  One of my biggest frustrations (if not THE biggest) is giving someone the information or advice or resources necessary to solve a problem, seeing them "get it," and watching them choose not to use it, but rather to just stay in the same "stuck-ness" that has them bound needlessly.  It just eats at me.  That must be the teacher in me.  I know, not really profound.  But that realization actually surprises me.