Family

A Busy Week for Teeth

At the start of last week, Mira had a loose tooth that had reached that super-wiggly stage but refused to…

12 years ago

No Wind, Nor Rain or Bus Woes, Shall Stop These Heroes…

...from getting their CANDY. For some strange reason, the weather prediction of a 100% chance of rain and high winds…

12 years ago

Is My Child Hearing Ghost Voices?

"Mommy, did you hear someone say hello?" Mira walked over to where I was sitting and asked that question. She…

12 years ago

It’s Still Non-Fiction, Right?

Four nights of the week, part of Cordy's homework is to read a book for twenty minutes, then fill out…

12 years ago

Testing Update (& A Bit More School Politics)

Sorry for the not-so-brief trip down education politics boulevard. Well, I'm not all that sorry, to be honest. I dislike…

12 years ago

3rd Grade OAA Test Day – Here’s Your Pencil & Your Xanax

Today is a big day for third graders at our school, and all third graders in our district. It's Test…

12 years ago

A Birthday Without A Party Is Still Fun

The day happened so quickly. I knew it was coming, but I think I kept pushing it from the front…

12 years ago

Mira’s Fashion Mantra: Always Look Fabulous

I was never into fashion as a kid. I had colors I preferred and liked some graphic t-shirts over others,…

12 years ago

Open House Night at School

Two nights ago our elementary school held their annual Open House, where we found out about plans for the year,…

12 years ago

Becoming a Behavior Detective and Advocating for My Daughter at School

The start of each school year brings anxiety for any parent and child, I think. But when your child has…

13 years ago