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After dinner, I make school lunches for Cody, Carter, and myself. Tonight was no different. As I was pulling items from the fridge and formulating the lunch menu, Carter walked by. He peeled open the container of sugar snap peas … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Children, Humor, Parenting, Smoking, The things kids say, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Thug
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Simple Sunday – Webcam Toy App
Carter has a new elective class this semester, Information and Technology. Last week they were given a project to create an “All About Me” digital poster of themselves using a variety of apps. Carter was excited to share his with … Continue reading
Simple Sunday – Necessary Dining Room Table Items
On our dining room table can always be found several items. We’ve got your typical salt and pepper shakers, napkin holder, and sugar bowl, with a candle for mood lighting. We also have the more atypical salt alternative and the … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Sunday
Tagged Family, Humor, Kids, Life, Math, Parenting, Simple sunday
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Lost Day
Yesterday was a lost day, meaning that I went to bed Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. and did not wake up again until yesterday around 3 p.m. I’m not sure what it was that drug me down into the depths … Continue reading
Not Another Post About New Years Resolutions?!?
When asked if I make resolutions for the New Year, I will tell you that no, I do not. But that is not entirely truthful. I do reflect on the year gone past and consider actions I can take to … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Family, Life, Love, New Years, New Years Resolutions, Thoughts
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Simple Sunday – Seahawk Scare
We are Seattle Seahawks fans. Or rather, I am a Seattle Seahawk fan and Husband and the kids have simply taken the path of least resistance. I have fond memories of sitting in a large brown beanbag next to my … Continue reading
Posted in Simple Sunday
Tagged Children, Family, Football, Humor, Kids, Phoenix Cardinals, Seahawks, Seattle Seahawks, Simple sunday, Sports
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Be Careful What You Wish For
The last week of school before winter break can be a tough one if you are a school teacher. Most the students are excited about the upcoming holidays and the time off school. There is a sense of waiting that … Continue reading
Posted in Being a Teacher
Tagged Explorers, Humor, Learning, Life, Research, Students, Teaching, Third Grade
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Arctic Sled Sloths
During lunch today, Cody commented on a story headline that flashed by on our Echo Show. It was a story that had something to do with a person successfully crossing the Arctic on their own. Feeling as though I had … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Children, Conversations, Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting, sloths, The things kids say
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On how we got a Christmas Cockroach
Easley’s Fun Shop, an iconic family owned costume store here in Phoenix, is closing it’s doors after a good long run of 72 years. Cody and Carter are very aware of this and have been for some time. (Both boys … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Children, Christmas, Christmas Cockroach, Cockroaches, Family, Humor, Kids, Life, Parenting
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Simple Sunday – It’s a Dog’s Life
Sasha, lovin’ life as only a dog can.
