It’s been awhile since I posted here. In addition to the typical frantic end of the school year antics, we were moving. If someone were to tell me how difficult moving is, I would never have believed them. My whole perspective of time is off. Everything is a blur of brown boxes and packing tape. … Continue Reading →
Summer is almost over. I can’t believe it. Since I’ve become a mother, this is the fastest summer on record.
Everybody loves summer vacation, or at least the idea of summer vacation. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before the novelty wears off and the whining begins. It starts as a low murmur, then an irritating buzz, until it finally bubbles over into a roaring rush of foot tapping and kitchen pacing. “I’m bored! There’s nothing … Continue Reading →
Back in the day (which would be pretty much all of my early to mid 20s), I did not really get excited about Memorial Day or BBQs. Summer signified one thing for me: a break from teaching. I didn’t have to get up early. I didn’t have to deal with insane of stress teaching. I … Continue Reading →