• back to work || November edition

    I want to take occasional opportunities over this school year to document some of the thoughts and feelings that are emerging as a back-to-work mom. There’s no telling just what I’ll cover here or what will come up. In case you missed it, I’ve returned to full-time teaching this school year under special and unique circumstances. I decided… Continue reading

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  • teach them diligently [reflect]

      Welcome to the tenth installment of my Teach Them Diligently series. If you’re new here and would like to see the other topics, click below. January [ironing] February [the oven] March [saving] April [safety] May [purging] June [written correspondence] July [cleaning the bathroom] August [planning] September [shopping on a budget] October [rest]   One… Continue reading

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  • Washington, D.C.

    Last week Ryan and I had the opportunity to travel to our nation’s capital in order for Ryan to receive a recognition at a special luncheon. He was awarded the 2015 Chaplain Maurice Witherspoon Award by the National Bible Society. I couldn’t be prouder of Ryan. Not only does he live at home what he… Continue reading

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  • back to work || October edition

    I want to take occasional opportunities over this school year to document some of the thoughts and feelings that are emerging as a back-to-work mom. There’s no telling just what I’ll cover here or what will come up. In case you missed it, I’ve returned to full-time teaching this school year under special and unique circumstances.… Continue reading

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  • The Great Purging

    About two or three times each year, I have a huge emotional come-apart when I see our kids’ playroom. There’s stomping, pouting, threats, crying, and anger. And that’s just me. I see my kids cower in wide-eyed fear of their mother on a mission. I feel justified in making this scene because usually only months… Continue reading

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  • book report: chapter 10

    I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I… Continue reading

  • fourth quarter

    It’s October. And that means that the final three months of 2015 are here. This year is 3/4 of the way over and only 1/4 of it is left. I’ve been checking in here all year with my goals and hopeful outcomes for the year. A reflection going into 2015 can be found here. A… Continue reading

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  • teach them diligently [rest]

    Welcome to the tenth installment of my Teach Them Diligently series. If you’re new here and would like to see the other topics, click below. January [ironing] February [the oven] March [saving] April [safety] May [purging] June [written correspondence] July [cleaning the bathroom] August [planning] September [shopping on a budget] One of my goals for this… Continue reading

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  • don’t go it alone

    Over this weekend, our almost twelve year old son was “hired” for the job of taking care of our neighbor’s dog, Winston. This sounded like the perfect opportunity for Thomas to gain some independence, foster responsibility, and earn a little pocket change. Before our neighbors left town, they instructed Thomas on the process for feeding… Continue reading

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  • book report: chapter 9

    I ended last year with some very specific goals for myself in 2015. One of those goals was to read more. Instead of waiting until the end of the year to make one gigantic list, I am going to post a monthly book report of what I’ve been reading. And instead of just listing the titles, I… Continue reading