I have been wanting to go back to school pretty much since I graduated. My husband has always been supportive of the idea, but it seemed life always got in…
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I’m a teacher, not an action hero.
Yesterday, when I picked my 6.5 year old twins up from school, my daughter told me that they had not one but two fire drills. My first reaction should have…
I am an elementary school teacher. This is why you don’t want me to be armed.
I have come to the point where I can no longer watch the videos of the most recent terrorist attack in a school setting. I can’t watch anymore because every…
The things I am thankful for after 16 years of marriage.
Sixteen years ago today, Harry and I married people we hardly knew. We were 28 and 23 and we had no idea what we were getting into. We had been…
“Don’t Forget My Hearts Mom!” Easy Valentine’s Day Tradition
Last year we started a ridiculously easy Valentine’s Day Tradition in our house. We knew it would be a hit, but we didn’t realize how much they would love it. …
10 of the most outrageous signs spotted at the Women’s March
This past weekend, my oldest daughter and I attended the January 20th Women’s March. Two years ago, an organized march, rally, or protest was not even on my radar. There…
Holiday Highlights of 2017
This year was weird, but we love Christmas time and it wasn’t even hard to find good stuff to celebrate. While it would be so easy to focus on and…
The holiday portraits I almost didn’t think I deserved.
Family portraits are for the perfect. I’m not that. I’ve always had a hard time with family photo sessions. Forced smiles and clothes we don’t normally wear, I am very…
Me Too.
“You are eighteen and there is nothing you can do about it.” I had just had a birthday. I was going to community college and living at home with my…
Schitt’s Creek Costumes
Halloween is on our doorstep, which means we are ready with fun, family costumes again. As crazy as it might be, our costumes this year are probably my favorite of…
The Most Important Measure of Back-To-School Success
With the school year upon us, moms across the nation are jumping into action. That includes you and me, sister! We have a crap ton of stuff to do, and…
Things you shouldn’t say to a boy growing out his hair to donate.
Two years ago my son’s life was forever changed. A friend was diagnosed with cancer. I remember the prayer requests, the “I am sure it is nothing” reassurances, and…