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Where: Five Minute Friday

I’m snowed in for another day in Ohio. I would be going stir crazy if it wasn’t for the week I’ve had. Today I am thankful for more time at home. On Tuesday I awoke to my 11 month old having a seizure. SCARIEST FIVE MINUTES OF MY LIFE! The moments that followed her seizureContinue reading “Where: Five Minute Friday”

Better: Five Minute Friday

I’m kicking off my 2019 FMF streak with a late post. In Ohio, I spent my Friday preparing for the imminent arrival of this weekend’s snowpocalypse. After school yesterday I joined the rest of the state at the grocery store stocking up on necessities. If you want to join in on the weekly fun overContinue reading “Better: Five Minute Friday”

5 Ways to Survive a Snow Day

Today marks my third consecutive day out of school. My district is buried in nearly a foot of snow with icy conditions due to the subzero windchill factors. I’m not lying when I talk about the unpredictable Ohio weather. Last week I was shopping for rain gear and wearing short sleeves. This week I’ve beenContinue reading “5 Ways to Survive a Snow Day”

J.Crew Puffer Vest

Today is the first snow day of the school year! The temperature is bordering a -20 degree windchill and all of the area schools decided to give students and teachers a break. My husband just started working in the same district as I do so we broke out into a brief hallelujah chorus when ourContinue reading “J.Crew Puffer Vest”

Ready for Routine

Dear blogging world, I’m sorry for falling behind in my posts over the past several days. The PARCC tests have taken over my life. My students have been taking the PARCC over the past week and it has been a scheduling nightmare. I’ve spent most of the school day in the computer lab proctoring testsContinue reading “Ready for Routine”

The Date Jar: Week 1 (Family Camp out in the Living Room)

While we are still nursing our two year-old back to health we decided not to cancel our weekly family date night. As a family we have resolved to regularly spend time together doing something inexpensive and enjoyable. Last Friday we took our daughter to her first movie theater experience to see Paddington which was adorableContinue reading “The Date Jar: Week 1 (Family Camp out in the Living Room)”

Snow, Snuggles, and Lessons

As a lifetime resident of central Ohio I have grown up accustomed to the delightful gift of SNOW DAYS that occur a few times every winter. You will never hear this teacher complain about an un-scheduled day at home. However, one thing I have not come to expect due to my experience is the SNOWContinue reading “Snow, Snuggles, and Lessons”