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cold brew (3/22/21, 11:03am – 3/22/21, 11:14am), RIP

Thank you for your support during this hard time. ((hugs))

Bubbles

Like a kid in the candy store, the bright red wand spoke to me. My eyes drew me in and before I knew it, the toy was in my hands. “We have to get this for A.” The joy in the picture of the little girl on the front of the package was all I…… Continue reading Bubbles

Oh Sunday, how I love you.

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by. Oh Sunday, how I love youI woke up to two kids playingnicelytogetherdownstairs in the playroomThe clock beamed, 9:10 amWhat? No, that cannot be right?When was the last time I slept past…… Continue reading Oh Sunday, how I love you.

Birthday Season

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teacher A Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 21 It’s spring so it’s Birthday Season around here. All three of my boys have spring Birthdays, as did my mom, all within 6 weeks of each other. The middle “kid’s” Birthday is today. I am reminded…… Continue reading Birthday Season

look for them in the wellness aisle

WRITE

Wondering what to write about at 9:03 pm Remembering the tiny events of the day Indecisiveness ensues Time ticks by as I contemplate a topic Eventually I’ll think of something… right? Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge! I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by

guilt-free weekend

Lost and Found

I am blogging each day in March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 20 Lost and Found Today I received a happy surprise. My oldest son, who lives in the Los Angeles area, finally received his Christmas present. From December 2019…. In the fall of 2019 he moved to a new…… Continue reading Lost and Found

A List of Joy

Sleeping in until 7:30SunshineCoffeeSharing classroom happenings on “A Window into our Classroom”Planning for a reading and writing Fantasy unitThoughtful student comments on our class padletAmelia’s excitement for mathEmmalee’s happy danceStarting a new class read aloudA husband who can build thingsMom’s birthdaySo much laughter in Room 212 this week Part of Slice of Life by Two…… Continue reading A List of Joy

Fish Fry and Grief

I am blogging each day of March for Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Story Challenge. Day 19 Fish Fry and Grief Fried Fish. Baked Fish. Shrimp. Yum! It’s Friday during Lent and for many families that means fish. When I was growing up, only my dad was Catholic, but my mom made sure our…… Continue reading Fish Fry and Grief