Family

  • Madame President

    So, tonight I was elected as the PTA president at my kids’ school for next year.  You can all call me Madame President from now on. Here’s what I like to do in…

  • Living that Orlando Life

    On Friday, I took the day off to be a chaperone on Gracie’s class field trip to Sea World.  It was such a fun day with her!  I love getting to see her…

  • Summer is Coming

    We have been enjoying such beautiful weather here in Orlando for the past few weeks.  It’s been sunny with a breeze and highs in the low 80’s.  Of course, this is just the…

  • …And here I am!

    So, today at 9:00am, I was sitting in my classroom at my desk, grading papers and waiting for the school day to start at 9:30, when my phone rings.  It’s my kids’ school…

  • Go, Go, Go, STOP.

    Oh, friends.  What a wonderful problem I am having right now.  ClassMax is doing so incredibly well.  So much better, so much earlier than we expected.  Which is AMAZING and we are so…

  • Big God. High Peaks.

    We are halfway through the first quarter of school and I am happy to report that I am finally hitting my groove at my new school.  I’ve gotten to know my students and…

  • Horrible Parenting: Exhibit A

    Oh, friends.  I messed up royally this past weekend with Bean.  I have felt horrible for days now and try as I might to tell myself that these things happen, I just can’t…

  • First Day of School, 2017

    IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which, at least for the time being, is super exciting around my house. One day, I’m sure this will not be such a happy day for them,…

  • Regretting My Summer

    I love teaching and I would do it whether we had summers off or not, but I do love having that time every year with my kids.  Summers have always been my favorite…