• About Me

    10 on the 10th: August 2024

    Classes start on Monday and I’m ready for it. Granted, I’m not a student, so my path is a little easier. I always look forward to the beginning of the school year, the students are all lively and full of hope and promise. The energy is palpable — I love it. With that being said, here are five things I liked and disliked about my own school experiences. ABOUT 10 ON THE 10TH 10 on the 10th is hosted by Marsha at Marsha in the Middle. In the tradition of old school blogging, she’ll share a list of ten questions or prompts to help us get to know each other…

  • Fun Stuff

    The First Day of the New School Year

    I’m sitting here in the living room, The Golden Girls playing in the background, knowing I should be in bed sleeping but I can’t.  There’s too much going through my head.  Today is the first day of school for the younger three kids and the day we move the oldest one in to her dorm.  Gosh, where does the time go? It feels like only yesterday the nurse was placing Miss 17 in my arms.  I remember sitting there staring at her.  There was no fear or feelings of insecurity, instead I was overwhelmed by a sense of awe.  I couldn’t believe this precious little person had come from me.…