Tuesdays used to be a really great day. I would often find myself sitting on the futon in my college apartment with my roommates watching Law and Order: SVU. Man- I loved that show and it would literally play all day long. We would spend hours sometimes playing detective alongside Benson and Stabler. Then I…… Continue reading Just another Tuesday…
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Fingers Crossed
It’s happening. Like right now. On the road to a destination. I planned this months ago. A small trip to make up for the fact that we couldn’t swing a bigger trip right now. I’ve been too nervous to plan for it. Talk about it. Tell the kids about it. Short of booking it, I…… Continue reading Fingers Crossed
Knots
It’s the middle of the night and I cannot help but lie here awake with a knot in my stomach. I initially woke to little N calling for me… What is it this time? A bad dream? A sick belly? A headache? A bad habit? Who knows. He seems placated by my bedside visit and…… Continue reading Knots
Reminders
It’s my twelfth year of teaching. My dream job. The only job I’ve ever pictured myself doing since I was in the 2nd grade. There was a stint where I thought pediatric nurse might be my calling. Not sure why- but it was short lived. I quickly rekindled the passion for teaching and have been…… Continue reading Reminders
Rose the Pink Mischievous Llama
Day 3 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL23 Rose the pink mischievous llama joined me at school todayShe was tucked under my arm as I made my way inside the buildingI should note that I was also wearing pajamasAnd slippersIt was “Cozy up to a good book”…… Continue reading Rose the Pink Mischievous Llama
Disappointment
Picture this… The year is 1994 (give or take a year, it’s an early memory). I’m a little girl hoping and wishing for a puppy. I put the request in at the top of my Christmas list. I was hopeful. I had done all of the things. Wrote Santa a letter. Check. Told him in…… Continue reading Disappointment
A Slice of Six Word Sentences
Day 1 of The March SOLSC! #SOL23 Bookstores are therapy for my soul.Buying books may be a weakness.Buying books is always a necessity.“How much money have you spent?”You can never have enough books.Readers deserve authentic opportunities to read.Readers deserve authentic opportunities to share.Readers need books. Books cost money.Bookstores are therapy for my soul.And a drain…… Continue reading A Slice of Six Word Sentences
A Forgotten Memory
“Nothing brings to life again a forgotten memory like fragrance.” –Christopher Poindexter I walked into the dollar store after schooland the smell immediately made me think of my grandmotherand running errands with her on the weekendsand standing in a similar aisle,where I talked her into buying me a new trinket for my dresserand a box…… Continue reading A Forgotten Memory
NBCT
I received my certificate in the mail yesterday. It was a big envelope. The folder was fancy. “National Board Certified Teacher” Last time I received my certificate I was coming home from the hospital after I had given birth to my second child. What a moment to have that sense of accomplishment both professionally and…… Continue reading NBCT
It’s time.
I had a total of 3 hours of sleep last night. I really don’t have the energy for more on my plate. I’m learning a new phonics program because what I’m doing isn’t having the impact I want so I need to switch gears. I really don’t have the mental capacity. I’m juggling being a…… Continue reading It’s time.
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