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Examples and Nonexamples on a Monday

I am hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers. Day 8 Examples and Nonexamples This morning’s “circle” question was “What does integrity LOOK like?” My fourth graders did a great job coming up with ideas. They said it was helping someone without being asked. It looked like…… Continue reading Examples and Nonexamples on a Monday

I Miss My Mom

“I miss my mommy” she whimpered, looking up with sad blue eyes peeking above her pink kitten mask. I could see the tears starting to form. They were due to burst in any moment. What brought this on? Was it the reminder from the rainbow unicorn slap bracelet her mom got her? Perhaps a case…… Continue reading I Miss My Mom

A Little Slice of Science (Graphic Novel Style)

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’s the next fill up?

A slice of Sundays

Yep, I’m already hitting a wall for ideas of what to write. Sunday is our day for bringing order back to this home. Hubby and I have each worked out, I’m almost finished with the 6th load of laundry, the kids all did their chores, my husband is at the grocery store, and we’ve been…… Continue reading A slice of Sundays

The Unexpected Gift

I am hoping to blog every day of March for Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers #SOLSC21 Day 7 The Unexpected Gift It’s progress report time (see SOLSC day 1) and near the end of reading their opinion stories, I received an unexpected gift. This was an on-demand writing, so they had only two…… Continue reading The Unexpected Gift

Blackberry Tangerine Seltzer

Bubbles slowly rise Green cat eyes are mesmerized I don’t understand 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

Coffee (Then & Now)

ThenSugar with a side of French Vanilla coffeeso-much-sugarSmall cupYuck! Needs more sugar“Would you like a refill?”“No, I better stop at one. If I drink a second cup, sometimes I feel funny.”I always thought it was the caffeine that made me shake…Yuck! How could anyone drink this black? NowLarge Hot Black CoffeeNo sugar.No creamer.Part of my…… Continue reading Coffee (Then & Now)

coffee & confidence

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