Perhaps you read my helpful indicator for teachers earlier this week. I am glad to report I’ve updated it with a few lines from Levi’s first grade teacher and her twin sister. They are the real deal. And they’re hilarious too. Frankly, I have a more experience as a mom than a teacher. So, just in … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day!!
Are You a Teacher?
Maybe it's been a long day, or a long week, or a long 8 months. And you know you've been going to work every day, but you're not sure if you're a zookeeper, a prison warden or a teacher. I understand how that can happen. I spent a few days in the classroom last year as a substitute teacher, and I … [Read more...] about Are You a Teacher?
Mothering Mistakes
On the way home from school, Spencer and I had one of THOSE arguments about age appropriate privileges and the reasons parents make the decisions they do. “What! Why does he get to?” Spencer objected. Add caption “Because he’s in fifth grade.” “Well, I’m in fourth.” “Well, Zach didn’t … [Read more...] about Mothering Mistakes
The Resolution I Kept: A mid-quarter-ish assessment.
I used to set New Year’s Resolutions every year. Like a recurring nightmare, “lose weight” always topped the list. But after 20-something-ish years and three children…well, let’s just say I crossed it off the list as if to say “never mind.” But I do like knowing I’ve accomplished something during a … [Read more...] about The Resolution I Kept: A mid-quarter-ish assessment.
The Broken Arrow
Down in the depths of our storage room are boxed-up pieces of our childhoods. There’s a blue Rubbermaid filled with my memorabilia: a sticker book, drawing notebooks, and an enormous key chain collection. There’s also a box with Kurt’s treasures: a jersey, medals, and ribbons. That's a … [Read more...] about The Broken Arrow
Giving Thanks for Beautiful Things
A couple years ago my friend and fellow music-lover lent me a CD and introduced me to Gungor. If you've listened to Christian radio for five minutes in the past year, you've probably heard their song "Beautiful Things." If not, here are the lyrics and a link to the song. Listen. You'll like it. I … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks for Beautiful Things