Where I live, today is the first day of school. Cue the Facebook posts of happy, well-dressed children holding up various Pinterest-worthy chalk boards that share vital stats of the moment! They will never look this clean and hair will never be so...
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It's snowing here. And while, yes, it is fun to play outside in the snow, more often than not, all this snow means that our little friends are spending a ton of time indoors. I mean, it's indoor recess as far as the eye can...
Read MoreDear Ms. Dewdney, I. Love. Llama Llama. I was given a copy of Llama Llama Red Pajama at my baby shower. At the time, I thought the book was cute, but had no idea just how huge a presence you and your characters were to have in...
Read MoreNow, before you get all banged up by the title, take a deep breath. Because I do happen to think the misunderstanding goes both ways. (Gasp from the crowd here.) While I will ALWAYS stand up for teachers (A.LW.A.Y.S.), I also think...
Read MoreYesterday I received a note from a parent. I don't mind parent notes. In fact, I prefer a note to what seems to the alternative form of communication for parents at my school- bombarding me with questions at 7:58 in the morning while...
Read MoreYes, it is summer. Yes, I sometimes find myself reclining with a magazine. Yes, I sleep later. Yes, I have watched a Project Runway Marathon...
Read More....or I guess Malibu and juice would be more accurate...well, if I'm really honest, probably just Malibu.First of all, I AM OFFICALLY ON SUMMER VACATION!!!! And what am I doing first? Blogging. I'm not sure what that says about me. OK,...
Read MoreI walked into the cafeteria to pick up my class today."Mrs. Mimi!", shouted Curly, "It's a boy!!!" Now, many of you may remember that he made a similar early morning announcement about his mother "peeing on a stick". Well, it's a boy...
Read MoreYes, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Although I'd rather not. Why?Because talking about sex, lesbianism and rape with eight year old children just seems wrong. I mean, make your own parenting decisions, but...
Read MoreIt's almost my version of "Tuesdays with Morrie"...
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