One day after school my youngest busts open the school doors at afterschool pick up and loudly announces, “I have a girlfriend!” “Woah! What does that look like?” “Just the one, mom.” “Well that’s good. It’s best to be faithful to one at a time.” At this point the dad who was also standing there…… Continue reading Early Relationships
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“Helping” Hands
I asked my son to pull the items under the couch. I could see a ball and a sock. He said, “There was also a goldfish cracker. Don’t worry, I threw it back under.” …hmm…thanks. Let’s put that in the trash can instead?
Tricks & Treats
Day 24 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL24 My seven year old was determined to help Piper become an expert jumper like her sister, Izzy. With peanut butter treats in hand, she successfully taught our Miniature Schnauzer how to jump! My legs are too little, I can’t…… Continue reading Tricks & Treats
6 Word Car Ride
A 3 hour car ride summed up in 6 words… One Eras tour and many snacks. (Always the snacks)
Change
Change can be really hard. It’s not easy to go from what you know to something totally different. There is an actual name for this…and it’s been around for a while. Cognitive dissonance- when your pre-existing knowledge conflicts with new knowledge. This is a tough spot for a lot of people. You might live here…… Continue reading Change
Perspectives.
Differing Perspectives. – 8 year old student: “Wow! This week felt like it flew by!” – 35 year old teacher: “Hmm, it felt like it took an eternity.” – Almost 8 year old daughter: “I’m tired today.” – 35 year old mom: “Me too.” Shared Perspective.
Memory Hoarder
I stumbled across a commercial today for the iPhone 15. It was advertising its storage space by having the soon-to-be-deleted photos sing, “Don’t let me go!” It made me chuckle. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t delete a single picture. This wasn’t an issue before kids. But, with my own children, you know there…… Continue reading Memory Hoarder
Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the Library
Day 21 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL24 Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the LibraryWhere you get to read to a furry dog friendA seven year old’s dreamCan we sign up, Momma? I might get to read to one of the dogs that visits my classroom at schoolThank…… Continue reading Tail Waggin’ Tutors at the Library
What are you currently reading?
Day 20 of the March Slice of Life Challenge hosted by the Two Writing Teachers! #SOL24 I just started reading: The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest and Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. I just finished reading: The Black Witch by Laurie Forest, First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston, & The Things We Left Unfinished by…… Continue reading What are you currently reading?
Generation Gaps
Naturally, my grandma and I are from different generations. She would be considered the “silent generation” growing up during the depression and coming of age during WWII. This group is considered to be traditionalists and this would describe my grandmother pretty accurately (minus the silent part – she is very vocal about her opinions). Personally,…… Continue reading Generation Gaps
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