Slice of Life 2020–Day 1

Am I a writer? Almost two years ago, I had this idea that I could start a blog, so I did! And I loved it…until I didn’t know what to write. I sat at my computer, as I am doing now, and didn’t know what to write. Eventually, I just started and I loved it!

Summer Recharge

One week of summer break is in the books! Vacation Bible School for the girls, reading and puzzling for me, lots of family time, and time to think about things one wants to accomplish. My blog, a place to write and share my thoughts, has sat idle for almost two months. For someone who found

A Glimpse into Writer’s Workshop

When you walk into my classroom, you might be surprised by all of the chatter that is happening throughout the room. Welcome to Writer’s Workshop! Following our whole class mini-lesson, I enthusiastically say, “Let’s go be writers!” and students excitedly head off in many different directions, ready to begin writing. Some students are just beginning

#MustReadin2019 Spring Update

As we head into April, I decided it was time to update my #MustReadin2019 list so far. I was excited to see that I read six books already which puts me on course to read twenty-four books this year. Here are my thoughts on the books I’ve read… Nine Perfect Strangers was an interesting read

The Things We Do for Our Children

Sophia has been recovering from having her adenoids and tonsils out almost 2 weeks ago. I am happy to report that she is healing well. That being said, the soft diet has been a bit difficult for her. While one would think that eating as many popsicles and bowls of ice cream as you wanted

I did it!

Today marks 31 days of writing for the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge. I did it! I have spent the past 31 days crafting stories to share. And here’s a secret…I loved it! I have learned so much about myself. I have learned that I love to write. I had thought that I

The Automatic Flush

Sophia and I walked into the bathroom at the movie theater. She turns and says to me, “I always try before I the movie. I don’t want to miss the movie!” I agree and then I hear, “Wait for meeeeeeee!!!” Izzie sprints into the bathroom and stops when she reaches us. Both girls enter their

Spring Break

As Spring Break nears its end, I began to reflect on what the week has brought. I have scrolled through FaceBook to see numerous people off on trips to warm places. It is also at this point that I usually start to panic about everything that I have not done. And then I remember this

The Value of a Dollar

“I want more Legos,” said Sophia as she watched her sister pull out another Lego set from a stack by the fireplace. With her birthday a couple weeks ago, Izzie had five different sets to build. Sophia had gotten one set as a present for having surgery. She finished it on the second day of

Dr. Michelle

Two years ago today, I walked into a room at Northern Illinois University, butterflies in my stomach. Jim, Izzie, and Sophia walked with me as we entered the room. Small and cozy, a long table filling most of the room, with chairs all around. A computer on a small desk and a screen where my