Teachers Write

IMPACT

I looked back, and there were red and blue lights flashing. I pulled over at the closest safe place to stop. Out popped 2 policemen who “judiciously” approached my car door. “Ma’am, we clocked you at 40 in the 25 zone back there.” Me (I was rushing to a doctor’s appointment after school). Mr. Policeman…… Continue reading IMPACT

Wormsssss

Signs and sounds of Spring, as told by Kinderlings. “EW! WORMS!””Oooohhhh worms!””Don’t touch it!””Yes touch it. Keep it alive!””Throw it in the grass””Look how it makes a S when it wriggles””This one made a U””ooOOOOoooo….””DO. NOT. STEP. ON. THE. WORMS. Don’t do it.””Mrs. Ortiz, why are there worms?””Do worms poop?””Ew…worm poop””What if it poops on…… Continue reading Wormsssss

Nail Appointment or Therapy?

Getting your nails done isn’t supposed to feel like therapy. While your nail tech is hopefully a licensed individual, It’s doubtful that they are also a therapist or mental health professional. Though the act of getting your nails done can feel extremely therapeutic because self care is important, you unfortunately can’t bill your insurance and…… Continue reading Nail Appointment or Therapy?

Incomplete

So you know how Someone once told me Have you ever I thought about how Ever since I started to I don’t even care to How do you know if When I sat there I thought It’s almost like Everyone has a day that Grrrr…..writers block.

Is this a confession slice?

I really love beds that are made (not that I always make mine)But finger prints, nose prints, and smudges on the window don’t bother me I like having the couch pillows and blankets put back in their correct spots before leaving for school in the morningBut shoes can be scattered on the rug and I…… Continue reading Is this a confession slice?

tick tock

Fear not, they got the other 29:57 of their recess 😉

Wednesdays

You can tell it’s a Wednesday, partly because I thought it was Thursday for most of the day. You can tell it’s a Wednesday because I tossed my reading plans out the window and regrouped. It wasn’t working and wasn’t worth trying for two more days. You can tell it’s a Wednesday because the kids…… Continue reading Wednesdays

Choice or Bricks?

There are times when it’s simply impossible for the brain to allow even just one more thing to pass through or process without losing something else vital. So, is it a choice then? Or just like hitting a brick wall? I’ll let you know the answer tomorrow.

March (book) Madness

I am not as into basketball as I used to be. The past few years, I’ve seen brackets for everything from Disney movies to cereal flavors. And I participate in them! Once got into a heated discussion over R&B groups (#TeamBoyzIIMen), but I”ll post about that another time. The point of THIS post is to…… Continue reading March (book) Madness