Fun Things
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…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…
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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…
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5 Little Moments
1. Twice a week, I sit in my van for an hour while Gracie goes to tennis lessons. Bean stays in the van with me. And it is torture for both of us. …
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Wheat Rice and Pillow Talk
Last night I served asparagus, salmon, and brown rice to my family. It went over about as well as you can imagine. But the worst offender was CHRIS! THE ADULT. I kept giving…
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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,…
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Bugs and Rodents and Our Growing Petting Zoo
So, guess what we got… That’s, right, friends. Meet Gus Gus, our adopted longhaired hamster. Now, before you freak out (like my husband did…), let me tell you that I have been lobbying…
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Honey Harvest Day!
I shared a while ago that my mom has become a beekeeper in the past year. She has two hives that are out in the middle of a wildflower field and a peach…
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A Simple Summer Craft: Book Chains
Last week on a rainy afternoon, I pulled out the ol’ craft supplies and gathered the children around to sing songs and make shit. Hahaha! Just kidding. But we did make a cute…
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Family Theme Nights
We try to have some kind of family-themed night just about every Friday in our house. It’s a nice way to end the week and the kids really look forward to them. They…
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Sushi, Scavenger Hunts, and Summer Night Shenanigans
This past holiday weekend, Chris was itching for a project. Originally, I suggested that we paint the kitchen. This, of course, led to an entire kitchen renovation, which is still ongoing. More on…
