Words have power. How could one word, a seemingly harmless word, mean such different things? The word “breakfast” elicits a range of responses from my intense and quirky son. “Breakfast” can be an experience that is a precursor to something that he dreads or somewhere completely overwhelming. That very same word “Breakfast” can also provide … Continue reading
Child Dreams
Before April of 2012, I had never read a blog. I only started reading them when I was looking for answers about my son. After I did my research, I wanted to share the most interesting and amazing parts with others. I wanted to support parents that were experiencing struggles and searching for help. I … Continue reading
Almost Wordless Wednesday-Pumpkin Edition
The annual trip to the pumpkin patch is a favorite family tradition. We have done this trip in both rainy weather and sunny weather and I think that sunny is so much better! Because the weather was gorgeous on Sunday, we took the opportunity to venture out to a local farm and get our pumpkin … Continue reading
Angels Among Us
In our family, our dogs have been a part of some of our most important moments. They have been blessed with “S” names and this has proven to be lucky for these best friends. I remember the day that we found precious Sadie. My family was visiting my grandparents’ home. There was a knock at … Continue reading
My Nose, His Head and That Room!
When my son finished Saturday’s fencing class, he stood in front of me and wrapped my arms tightly around himself. As he pressed his back against me, I was shocked that the top of his head touched my nose. My nose? It can’t be! He was just at my shoulder during the summer! The instructor … Continue reading
Progress
When we were leaving school the other day, we saw the principal. This was not a scheduled meeting or a come-to-school-to-pick-up-your-naughty-kid meeting. It was a truly bump- into- you-on- the -way-leaving -school meeting. He was surprised to see us. Not like the visits from the pasts. “Hey! He is doing so great this year! It … Continue reading
When The Student Becomes the Master
Yesterday morning, I was complaining about all the things that I had to do. I was busy. I am always busy in September. That is the life of a teacher…especially one that is still adjusting to working full-time. What I didn’t realize, was that my son was listening to my kitchen rant. I was listing … Continue reading
The Best One
Last week, my son was asked to reflect about his own strengths and weaknesses. I shared his thoughts, and my feelings about his thoughts, in a post called A Smarter Kind of Me. The whole idea of knowing yourself and knowing your child continued with another lesson. During Curriculum Night, the teacher left a questionnaire … Continue reading
A Smarter Kind of Me
I start this post out with a large SIGH everyone. I am trying to figure my way through the new expectations of third grade and my son isn’t helping very much! When I wasn’t working full-time, I was far more aware of the expectations and procedures and this year…well, I’m not. As I was looking … Continue reading
I Want it All
Many of you know, that I have returned to full-time teaching after working part-time. As with most anything, this decision has come with both positives and negatives. When I switched from full-time to part-time, I thought that I would love it! I imagined that I would feel balanced and refreshed. I planned on baking cookies … Continue reading
My Twice Baked Potato 