There are days when you feel energized and empowered. And there are days when you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus.
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SOL21 Day 8: a mom’s lullaby
It’s early. My alarm has not yet sung it’s waking song. But Aaron is up and out of the shower. He needs to get into the office today and I need to get ready for the cleaning lady, eLearning, and my own busy day of report writing, virtual trainings, and student observations over Zoom.
Continue readingSOL21 Day 6: top secret meeting
McKenna padded into our room a few nights ago with this note. If you don’t read kindergartner, it says: McKenna needs you. Top secret meeting.
SOL21 Day 5: Five Minute Friday: green
Winter is literally melting away. The white snow is now a muddy mess. But I’m beginning to see little bits of green popping through in all the right places.
Continue readingSOL21 Day 4: Slice and Repeat
It’s 8pm and everyone is in bed. Well—in their bedrooms. Aaron is finishing up his day.
Continue readingSOL 21 Day 3: Covid Cozy
We’ve all had some major disruptions to our lives over the last year. I have said many times to family and friends that my little family is so lucky.
Continue readingSOL21 Day 2: Working
Today was one of the first times since March 2020 that I was able to work directly with a student. I’ve joined countless Zooms to observe students. I’m somehow manages to access from afar. But working directly with a student, covered head-to-toe in PPE of course, hasn’t happened in over a year.
Continue readingSOL 31: reflection
The house is quiet. I can hear little man in his crib beginning to babble himself awake. But he’s settling in to catch a few more zzz before it’s officially time to rise. I love this of the day. The rhythmic breathing of my husband beside me almost lulls me back to sleep. Then I remember.
SOL 30: kitchen
Shortly after our house flooded and we were living with my parents, my mom could tell I was in a funk. Let’s call it what it was. Continue reading
SOL 29: dangerous
I watch a lot of Grey’s Anatomy. Naturally I’ll be the first person you’ll call when you need your appendix removed. I also love a good true crime show like SVU. I’m happy to handle all your legal needs. I can open a jar of Ragu and toss it over a package of Barilla. That’s totally the same as RPM Italian…right? Want to pay me instead?
