“I just need a break” is a common phrase uttered from my mouth these days. To be honest, I’ve felt a deep conviction about not saying this in front of my kids. I don’t want to communicate to them that... Continue reading →

WOW! It’s been a *busy* week around here! You should see the floor of my laundry room- or really just the floor of my whole house- it looks like a bomb went off! I haven’t been home to pick anything... Continue reading →

***Repost- I originally posted this blog in August of 2024, but its worth a repost! Tomorrow I begin my 5th year of teaching first grade. I know I’m not quite a veteran teacher yet, but I am solidly past the... Continue reading →

Have you ever been to a State Fair? If you have never been, picture this: a huge miles-long area stuffed with food, fun, amazing things to see, show animals, acrobatic shows, amusement park rides and so much more. It is... Continue reading →

Another month down, and July is usually my biggest reading month! We had two long road trips plus one family reunion with enough downtime to blow through a few books! I read 11 books in July, with 8 books being... Continue reading →