writing
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I once had a second-grade student wise beyond his years tell me that Tuesday was the “armpit of the week”. I chuckle even as I write this. Perhaps that’s what February is…the armpit of the year. Hear me out. Once we come down from the climax of the holidays, January can sometimes bring the excitement…
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I’m a social butterfly. I literally get energy from just being around others. I am aware that I can be totally annoying at times because of my energy, but I honestly can’t help it. Needless to say Social Distancing is a challenge for me. I’ve created a new routine full of reading and writing…and eating.…
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I tell my students that I want to be a writer when I grow up. I’ve honestly thought that I had NO chance at all–that this was just some fantasy. However, my sweet little family has been supporting me along the way and that has given me the courage to get out there and at…
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Dear Parents, It’s the end of a very long week for me. I not only taught your child, along with 25 other students, but I also stayed after and shared with you all the amazing things your child is doing in my class. I skipped potty breaks, dinner, and even forgot to worry about the…
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What makes autumn a seasonal favorite? The bright reds and yellows? The cool breeze? The smell of crisp fresh air? Whatever it is, it’s intoxicating. Even to the animals. The musty smell of life can finally escape the house as it breathes in the season. Windows wide open, lights dancing around the floor, giving the…
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Do your kids have it all figured out? Do they know how to live in this crazy world and constantly give YOU advice? I mean, when did they get so smart anyway? (Hand to face emoji here). Sometimes my kids make valid points and I am grateful for their advice. I mean, let’s face…
true life hot mess mom 