Swimsuit shopping makes me want to poke my eyes outI despise itThis year I’ve decided to shop onlineI’m not sure it’s the best approachBut it’s the approach I’ve decided upon Swimsuit shopping makes me sigh heavy sighsI waste so much time checking reviewsAnd putting swimsuits into my cartOnly to delete them later Swimsuit shopping makes…… Continue reading Swimsuit Shopping
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obscure
Sometimes I’m jealous of my husband. I wish I could sit quietly at my desk at work, like he does. He works REALLY hard, ..but he gets to sit there quietly, and concentrate on his pressing matters. His work actually looks like hieroglyphics to me, and it’s dreadfully incomprehensible, but still, he gets to be…… Continue reading obscure
Rest
Rest to fight the virus raging within me. Rest to strengthen my weak muscles. Rest to close my endlessly tired eyes. Rest to soothe my aching lungs. Rest to catch my breath. Rest to ease the nerves. Rest to encourage B to do the same. Rest to calm my racing mind. Rest to muster up…… Continue reading Rest
still growin’
The right gardeners have entered my life at the right times.
Easter
Easter is one of those underrated holidays. I mean, it’s kind of hard to beat Christmas- especially when you are a kid. Halloween is also up there with the mounds of candy one can collect in a single night of hanging with friends. Even Thanksgiving wins you over. Who can resist all of that delicious…… Continue reading Easter
WHEW!
Life is breathtaking at this pace.
A List of Joys
Crafting with my daughtersMy Daughters’ excitementBirthday CelebrationsBowling with friendsDelicious pizzaSnuggles with my puppyA napDessert with familyBeat the Parents game night I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 19!
“Attitude reflects leadership, Captain.”
This quote has stuck with me for a while, probably since I first watched Remember the Titans and Julius said it to Gary. I think about this a lot on several paths in life, from teaching and parenting, to mentoring and church work. Attitude reflects leadership. Like, if I come to work all woe is…… Continue reading “Attitude reflects leadership, Captain.”
The Eye of the Storm
I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and a cool breeze that kissed my face this morning. As I glanced at the clock we still had not changed to accommodate the time change since we returned from spring break, I was surprised to see 7:30 Aka 8:30. If COVID has done anything for…… Continue reading The Eye of the Storm
go ahead, google imposter syndrome
My friends and family are helping me kick that little red guy out. He’s living rent free and needs to go.