Today I had the house to myself for eight hours. I made a deal with Matt that I would finally get to the stacks of donations and kids clothes to sort in the garage if he would take the kids to his brother’s house alone. So he did, and I did. I spent the day…
I suppose it is because we moved around so much during my childhood that I have one particular library that I remember fondly. If I had stayed in one spot, maybe I would have just taken my library for granted. During my elementary years we lived in a sleepy little town right on the border…
Another good week. I did not take notes this week, though I meant to start a number of times and just never did. Now I will be taxing my brain to remember it all. I think categories are in order. Reading — Olivia and I buddy read a couple of selections from Frog and Toad…
Some days living life is more important than writing about it. It’s movie night here. We are all curled up on the couch, munching on popcorn, and enjoying the suspense of Toy Story 3. It doesn’t get better than this. I’m going to rejoin the fun. More slices at Two Writing Teachers.
Math apps for the iPad are plentiful. It seems that just about everyone has an app out that will help you to tell time or count money and there are dozens to review math facts. A little harder to find are good apps for language arts beyond handwriting apps. I have seen a few that…
“Can I have a hair-do, Mom? Please? Please?” Mr. Doug’s eyes met mine over the top of her head letting me know the choice was mine. “Okay, if Mr. Doug has time to do it.” She wanted the flat iron, a blow dry, a bow, and a million other things. He did the cute little…
It’s a sad day. Years ago the Indianapolis Colts weren’t even on my radar until they hired one Tony Dungy. Tony was a class act, and he had been coaching Tampa Bay. The Bucs were our home team in those days, and we enjoyed watching Tony coach, the team he built, the person he is….
A hasty exit from bed.A retrieval of the toddler from the garage.A breakfast made. Two. Three. Mine.A chance to read a blog or two. Email.A quick tidy.A load of laundry.A reading lesson.A math game.A dictation.A toddler rocked and sent off for a nap.A load of laundry — again.A crisis averted.An apology requested.An apology accepted.A lunch…
Ah, doing what’s right. Sometimes it is just so hard to do, and this is one of those times. It is with much regret that we announce that we will not be doing another Pinning It Down. Over the past few days it has come to our attention that many pinners are growing more and…
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