I remember the moment so clearly. I was lying on the operating table with a big sheet separating my husband and me from our newborn son. I was about to see the little one I’d been waiting for the past nine months. I couldn’t wait for that instantaneous bonding that was supposed to happen theRead More
Why I Started a Blog, and How You Can, Too!
Four months ago I had no idea I would be starting a blog. Seriously. I had no idea that I would be writing for an hour nearly every day about topics I loved. Or, that anyone would read what I wrote–let alone thousands of people! Or, that I could make money while doing it. And,Read More
Summer Reading: Books for Middle Schoolers
I teach middle school. On purpose. Generally when I tell people that, they say, “Wow. I could never teach that age group!” But you know what? I think middle schoolers are some of the most interesting people in the world. They definitely have some of the best literature out there right now. If youRead More
Weekly Goals June 8
Happy Monday! This is my first Monday of the summer, though, technically, I still have three days of professional development to attend. I love the beginning of the summer. It seems so open, full of possibilities. This week my husband and I will be going on our first ever vacation without children! OurRead More
What I’m Reading This Week #10
Each week I share the books I am reading for my Read 100 Challenge and the links that I love. Books I am Reading Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin I guess I am on a little Gretchen Rubin kick, as I read Happier at Home a few weeks ago. Better Than BeforeRead More
