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A slice of a season
Every parent can relate to experiencing different ‘seasons’ of your kiddos’ lives. We have 4 girls: 9, 8, and 4-year old twins. My husband and I have arguably only experienced ‘survival season’ until the past year or so. Right now, my family is playing UNO Attack, and I’m squeezing in my slice for today. People…this…… Continue reading A slice of a season
S*paw* Treatment
Today, Mingus smelled like a living version of his litterbox… ew. Unfortunately, we needed to give him a bath. Fortunately, B had the idea to “yeet” him into a tub full of soapy water and hold the curtains shut. Unfortunately, Mingus hasn’t had a REAL bath since he was a kitten. Fortunately, we’ve been using…… Continue reading S*paw* Treatment
Saturday Morning
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. When I go to bed on Friday, I never know what Saturday morning will bring…Will my kids get up before the sun rises?Will they sleep in?Will we make it to at…… Continue reading Saturday Morning
The Ups and Downs
I am hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers #SOLSC21 Day 6 The Ups and Downs When I lost my dad last March I knew it would be hard. I just didn’t know how hard. When Mom died 18 months prior, much of my attention and time…… Continue reading The Ups and Downs
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Fort Fart?
She dove right into it. She dove into her fate. Head first, full speed. There was no going back. Picture this: It’s cozy clothes AND Fort Day in my first grade classroom. The clock insists it’s after 2:00 pm on a Friday (when it’s actually just after 1:00 pm because the clock has given up…… Continue reading Fort Fart?
The Best Laid Plans
I’m hoping to blog every day of March for Slide of Life by Two Writing Teachers #SOLSC21 Day 5 The Best Laid Plans Today was only the second day I’ve taken off since this school year began. I guess I’m just not getting as sick this year. (Go hand washing and masks!) I know I…… Continue reading The Best Laid Plans
Friday Highlights (Graphic Novel Style)
(Thanks for the inspiration, Caitlyn!) 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.
A slice of shamrocks
Today the internet and phones went down at school for about an hour or so, which gave me a minute to work on a St. Patrick’s Day project for my faculty and staff. When I was in 2nd grade, my teacher, Mrs. Sekella, made everybody a little Irish by attaching an O’ to our last…… Continue reading A slice of shamrocks