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A little known fact about me is that I’m a terrible singer. Like really terrible. In 3rd grade we did a class act for a talent show- we all dressed up as beanie babies (shout out to the 90’s!) and sang about the months of the year. I was one of the cats and for…… Continue reading A little known fact…

Snippets from my day…. – “I wouldn’t want to eat a skunk, then my mouth would be stinky.” – “Do you have snakes, bats, or lizards?” “Just bats…maybe lizards…no snakes, but I know where to find it!” – “Those question marks really do make it pop.” – “I need a bracket name that is witty…… Continue reading Little snippets

Everyday, I begin with the end in mind. Not the end of the day. Not the end of my life!! (GAK!) I begin with thinking about how to get students to reach the goals that I have set for them. I have been teaching for long enough that I have had a chance to reflect…… Continue reading the end

I sat down to write my slice of life… But first I had to get everyone home from school Then I had to help everyone unload their stuff Then I had to check folders  Then I needed to empty lunch boxes and wash the lunch containers Then someone needed water (it was me) Then someone…… Continue reading I Sat Down

Can I go to the bathroom? Should I put a giraffe on the page? We will, we will ROCK YOU! My finger’s bleeding. It’s a giraffe! Can I go to the bathroom? I don’t know what to write about. I look forward to trying to slay magnamalo. Does this look like a giraffe to you?…… Continue reading Can I go to the bathroom?

I started seeing a therapist about 6 months after having my second child. It was a big deal for me. I’m that person that strives for perfection. I don’t need perfect, but I always needed better. Asking for help was new for me and kind of listed under the “failure” column I had on my…… Continue reading Good enough.

6:00am – Final morning, time to get up, pack and get to the airport. Don’t forget anything! 8:00am – One final bite of gluten free Mickey Waffles…YUM! 9:00am – Dropping the rental car off, so smooth. Fine, easy travel day, wahoo! 9:40am – Flight delayed…hmm, checking connection time, should be juuussst fine! I’m not worried.…… Continue reading Going home

Vacation, vacation let’s go very big Home again, home again jiggety jig  Vacation, vacation I slept like a log Home again, home again jiggety jog Vacation, vacation I ate so much cake Home again, home again for pete’s sake Vacation, vacation lots of games won Home again, home again vacation is done!

“I miss daddy,” Big N cried in the middle of the night. “I know,” I replied reassuringly. “We are going home tomorrow.” “To daddy?!” “Uh no. Tomorrow we go to grandma and grandpa’s house, then we will see daddy. Two more sleeps.” How did I mess that up again? I keep confusing my children by…… Continue reading Home