DontBotherOrtizMe

Daylight Saving time: a Haiku

Daylight saving time I will likely sleep thru it What is the point, tho?

I teech Kindergardn. So a lot ov my day iz spent sayng “sownd it owt and rite wat yoo heer.” I tel my kinders oftn that the English langwej is weerd. Y els doz *do* not rime with *so*? and wen yoo ar sownding owt WHO, it sowns like wuh-oh. Sum studens ar strongr reedrs…… Continue reading Sownd it owt!

Hotel Showers

Hotel showers are worth the price of admission. I don’t know what it is about them that makes me feel this way but GAH!!! Maybe it’s the endless supply of hot water. The lack of worry that at any moment the water will run cold. Because I promise I could stay in a hotel shower…… Continue reading Hotel Showers

Isn’t it ironic?

It’s snowing. A lot. After several days of springlike weather, Mother Nature said “aht aht! I’m not done yet.” It’s supposed to snow here AND at our final destination, both today AND Saturday for our return home. But the days in between are supposed to be nice…? The kids want to know where this snow…… Continue reading Isn’t it ironic?

Travel Prep

Why is it that before we leave town, we blitz clean the house? DH* says so that we’re coming home to a clean house, which makes sense, I guess, but this is supposed to be rest and relax time! I did several loads of laundry, just to pack jeans and tshirts. I organized the tupperware…… Continue reading Travel Prep

I’m Thankful For…

…spring break. The ER was not busy. …COVID numbers being low, which lessened anxiety about heading to the ER …portable x-ray machines for faster results. …No broken bones, only pain and swelling. …ice packs and ibuprofen. …walkers and wheelchairs. …being at the right place at the right time. …praying family and friends. …my Mama. (She…… Continue reading I’m Thankful For…

Protective Styling

twist, comb, braid moisturize, loc, twist twist, braid, braid, braid Protective styling hair times three Lots of hair, different textures Different styles, match to personalities braid, twist, braid comb, trim, twist Beautiful styles results worth it “how long did that take you?” hours “is it all yours?” either way, I paid for it Braid, twist,…… Continue reading Protective Styling

Father v. Son

Light saber fights In the front yard. Can the neighbors see? Are they enjoying the show? Laughter, threats, trash talk “I am a Jedi, like my father before me.” Spending quality time Father son bonding Making memories.

4 for 12

My mama volunteered in my class today. I think she just wanted to hang out at the #GlowParty we had. After school she mentioned JoAnns was having a sale, t shirts were 4 for 12. I know someone with a cricut and figured, maybe if I supply my own shirts, she would press the designs…… Continue reading 4 for 12

Finger Check In

So we do this thing that I brought with me from remote learning where we check in during morning meeting using our fingers (so I’ll say “show me, don’t tell me”). I share a graphic where 1 = angry 2 = sad 3 = tired 4 = happy 5 = excited I brought this finger…… Continue reading Finger Check In