I live in the house my grandparents built in 1947. It has changed a lot but everywhere I look I can see the handiwork of my grandfather. There is not a plum line in the whole house but I love it. He would often “Grampa” things. Meaning he was a youth during the depression and would repurpose anything and everything. …
Five Easter traditions you need to add…
Five Easter traditions you need to add… When I hear the word Easter images of bunnies, bonnets and chocolate come to mind. As a child, I remember dressing up for church in white dresses, little hats, and shoes that pinched my feet. The world is more relaxed now. For some Easter is about going to church and celebrating the death …
She turns 11…
How did this happen? Yesterday you were 5 with your big LL Bean backpack heading into school. Having all you can do to get the door open. Now you are almost a teen with your own mind, your own opinions and your own choice in music. You are stronger than you realize. You are braver than you know. You are …
Pick the battles…
Momming is hard. I need to learn to pick my battles. This morning did not go as planned. It is picture day at school. Little Girl asked me to curl her hair. I love to play with her hair so it was no problem. I got up extra early to get myself ready for my teacher picture. I knock on …
My Experience with COVID…
It started with a student in my class coming down with COVID. One out of 19 plus me. I found out on a Saturday night. She was the first of 7 students to get COVID. Then it started with me as I had an itchy throat on Sunday morning. A quick call to our school nurse. The decision was made …
Christmas Supply Chain Disruption…
I am one of those weirdos that start shopping for Christmas in June! So let’s talk Christmas! All this week I keep reading about the Christmas supply chain and how COVID has made it slow down to a trickle. One news caster said it is like taking a 10 lane highway and dropping down to 5. Lack of people …
Got a wall…
The pressure is real. To make fun summer memories without breaking the bank. This weekend we had planned on a fun outing of a drive-in movie…yes they still have those where I live. Husband and I made plans to surprise Little Girl. Even the best-laid plans…! They had changed up the movies for Friday so the movie we were going …
Easter came and went…
Easter came and went… Is Covid over yet? It seems life has paused. Just yesterday it was Valentine’s Day and now here we are at Easter! EASTER! Easter came with very little fanfare. No fields packed with eggs to find. No Son-rise Church service. Be wary of visiting family that is not in your direct social group we were warned. …
#Savethesnowday…
#Savethesnowday Remote learning. Covid. Zoom. We are all so over these words. The constant drone on television of numbers, mutant strains, front line workers being pushed to the brink! Just when you think it can’t get any worse here comes the announcement “thanks to remote learning we no longer need to have snow days.” WHAT! We have already robbed children …
The Corona Classroom…
The Corona Classroom… As a teacher I will be so happy when words like social distancing, learning pods, face masks and, fever watching are no longer a part of my everyday worry. I am a First Grade teacher. I teach in a small private school. We are one of very few that went full time in person this fall. So …
