Category Archives: teaching
Cookie Cutter.
“Cookie Cutter” is the only way to describe it. It’s perfect, made exactly for Jason. What am I talking about? Jason’s job. If you don’t know the story of Jason’s journey into teaching, it’s an interesting one. When we were … Continue reading
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Can I go back to bed?
When 7:45 am comes, I’m ready for a nap. Why, you ask? Because I’m a working mom, that’s why! This morning was like any other school morning. Get up. Get ready. Get breakfast for me and the kids. Get … Continue reading
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The thrill is gone.
That’s right people. I’ve begun to HATE cooking. This has been a journey that I’ve been on for some time. And once in awhile, I get really excited about a new recipe or cookbook and I’m all a twitter again. … Continue reading
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The Tuesday Blues
Woke up this morning to Maggie bellowing in her crib…..30 minutes before her wake up time. She stayed put. Sorry, girlie. You can wait. It was too early for that nonsense. She happily complied. She blabbed and gurgled, then did her 10 minute … Continue reading
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Catch-up
I have always felt that working moms have one purpose on the weekend–to CATCH UP. You know, get laundry done, go to the grocery store, clean the house, spend time with the family…… It never, ever ends. And now, adding … Continue reading
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A busy week….already!
It’s only Tuesday, and we’ve already been running around like crazy. It’s the first week back to work for us, and we’re pooped! Jason had his in-service, meet and greet, and started with students in his room today. He sounded … Continue reading
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A new journey
I’m happy to report that I am staying in our Pre-K program! I am, however, packing up all my stuff and moving to a new building. The building is interesting, to say the least. It’s a building that houses remedial … Continue reading
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What a difference a day makes.
How’s the quote go? “Man plans, and God laughs.” That was today in a nutshell. After posting about how I was happily staying in MY position, in MY building, in MY program, my principal sent an e-mail saying that everything that … Continue reading
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Just found out…
Everything is secure for next year! My job is MY job next year. My class will be where they said they hoped it would be, and I can move into my classroom after August 1st. I am over the moon. … Continue reading
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Long overdue
Okay, forgive me. My summer has been amazing. We’ve been happy and busy, and let’s just be real–I didn’t want to sit down and write! But, Maggie’s napping and Jason just took Owen for a bike ride, so the house … Continue reading
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