Author: kristasjots

Thankful for this beautiful sunny SaturdayA long nap on the couchKids outside, riding scooters and bikesPuppy runs very fast after sistersBurgers and fresh veggies on grillFire shoots sky high from grill“Someone should call the fire department.”Charred cheeseburgers served at the tableThankful for this beautiful sunny Saturday I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life…… Continue reading Six Word Slices

Izzy is our seven month old Miniature Schnauzer Our IzzyAlways smilingTongue outReady to cuddleReady to playReady to grab and eat the toilet paperWho knew puppies liked to eat toilet paper? Ready to chewRugs, toys, shoes, socks, tags on blankets, snowDust bunnies hidden under the couchDid I mention rugs? Ready to chaseHer sisters, leaves, birdsReady for…… Continue reading Our Izzy

I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by the Two Writing Teachers! It’s almost spring breakAnd my nose is runningAnd my throat is sore It’s almost spring breakAnd my daughter was tossingAnd turningAnd talking in her sleepHer nose is runningAnd her throat is sore It’s almost spring breakAnd two of us are sickFigures.

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers! “I just got a lot of sneeze.”“Why do you have a bouquet of plastic spoons?”“I just wanted the little mushroom to suction-cup on the inside of the volcano.”“Please do not lick the glue stick.”“This lego Chain Chomp should be a kid’s toy.”

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers! I’m so very thankful for Facebook memories! Six Years Ago & Now On this day six years ago,I had a two year oldAnd I was 27 weeks pregnant with my second child Now, I have an eight year oldAnd a soon to be six year oldAnd…… Continue reading Six Years Ago & Now

Slice of LifePart of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers A mommy blogger that I follow made a post today that included a picture of her then infant baby and toddler sitting in their bouncy seats, while she attempted to shower. She shared in her post how taking a shower caused her anxiety and…… Continue reading Then & Now

It’s Tuesday and I’m slicing! Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers Forward means playing a funny cat videoAnd laughing with your studentsForward means five extra minutes of read aloudForward means coming up with a weekly meal plan to make evenings less stressfulAnd having your kids help plan and write the meals on…… Continue reading Forward

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers It’s Tuesday and I’m finally slicing “We steadily vow that no matterHow we are weighed down,We must always pave a way forward.” This line from Amanda Gorman’s poem,”New Day’s Lyric” really stuck with me TodayI struggled trying to select my one little word for 2022None of…… Continue reading Forward

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. Thanks for stopping by! Muffins remind me of the Sunday mornings of my childhoodMuffins freshly bakedAnd in a basketSitting on the kitchen islandCinnamon with crumb toppingBlueberry with a sprinkle of sugarLemon PoppyseedApple StreuselMuffins made with love Muffins remind me of my Grandmother at ChristmasOverflowing holiday bagsFilled…… Continue reading Ode to Muffins

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers Thanks for stopping by! When your heart is so heavyAnd you’re not sure if what you are doing is enoughYou remind yourself that you can do hard thingsThat there is always joy to be found So you pauseAnd you make a list of the joy that…… Continue reading Look For the Joy