Fun Things

  • MamaBear 5k

    This past weekend, we went to Atlanta to spend some time with my sister and brother-in-law. On Saturday morning, we got up early because John Michael and I were running a local charity…

  • MIA

    I’ve had a bit of a rough week. Nothing major, just one of those times when several things come to a head at once. I’m taking two classes right now for my teaching…

  • End of the Year Teacher Gifts

    School is winding down and summer is on the horizon. Have I mentioned yet how excited I am about summer? Yes? Okay.  Moving on… With summer a-comin’, it’s time for lots of you…

  • Out of the Mouths of Babes

    On Mother’s Day afternoon, I was sitting on my parent’s porch with my mom, Grandma, Sarah, and the kids. We were eating strawberry shortcake and enjoying the beautiful weather, while Bean and Gracie…

  • Preparing to Become a SAHM

    Things are winding down at school for me. And as the end of the year draws closer, I realize that summer vacation is drawing closer as well. It’s all I can think about.…

  • The Baby Front Carry

    In my wise old parenting experience, I have found one particular baby holding position to be incredibly versatile:  the Front Carry. The Front Carry serves so many purposes in life. It’s like the…

  • Chris Talks to a Nurse

    Tomorrow morning at the butt-crack of dawn, we’re going to be heading to the hospital so that Gracie can get tubes in her ears. I feel really good about it. Gracie hasn’t had…

  • On My Bookshelf

    This year I challenged each of my students to read 30 books this school year. It started as just a random, incredible high number that I didn’t expect them to reach. I set…

  • Little Random Confessions

    1. I hate wearing pants. I usually wear skirts or dresses to work, and on the days when I absolutely must wear pants (usually laundry days), I take them off the second I…

  • What Will It Bee?

    This past weekend, I ditched Chris and the kids and hitched a ride with my parents to Atlanta to visit my sister. Ginny and her hubby, John Michael, just moved into their new…