Most of the time, I’m a pretty good mom. That’s not to say I haven’t had moments of EPIC FAILURE in that department, but my kids will even admit – to perfect strangers, nonetheless – that as a mom, I’m certainly above the 50th percentile. And then there are days like today, when I totally… Continue reading Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka!
Tag: School
Back to School
It’s a day of first…and lasts. It’s the first day of school, and that means Trey’s LAST FIRST day of elementary. I”m still wondering when I ended up with a fifth grader. I’m pretty sure I was changing that boy’s diapers last week. But the calendar begs to differ, so it’s off to school we… Continue reading Back to School
Meet and Greet
I arrived home from Africa just a little over 24 hours ago, and already reality is hitting me full in the face. That, and the fact that I’ve been awake since 2:30 A.M. trying to readjust to the Central Time Zone, and WHAM! My mission trip is O-V-E-R. Tonight was Meet the Teacher Night at… Continue reading Meet and Greet
Finding my Purpose
I love it when a plan comes together! And no, I was never a fan of “The A-Team” in the 80’s, though I *did* play their theme song in marching and pep band in high school. But I digress. I am preparing to return to Gulu, Uganda, in August for 2 weeks. And though I… Continue reading Finding my Purpose
Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school
Yesterday was the last day of school. It’s hard to believe it’s been 9 months since Trey and Crisana met their teachers for the first time. Or 9 months since we took those brand-new crayons or unopened boxes of notebook paper into their new classrooms. Or 9 months since the first day of school, where… Continue reading Everything I need to know, I learned in elementary school
“M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…
It’s Mother’s Day, that day when children have the opportunity to tell their mothers just how special they are. My children have never disappointed me on Mother’s Day, and this year was no exception. I received wonderful gifts and cards with heartfelt sentiments which I will treasure. But of course my favorites by far are… Continue reading “M” is for the Many Things She Gave Me…
Threads of Gratitude: Old College Sweatshirt Edition
Today was college spirit wear at McGowen. Well, for the faculty anyway. You might also have heard it referred to as “an-excuse-to-have-an-extra-jeans-day-this-week”, too. It’s college awareness week throughout the district so we had the chance to show off our school colors today in an effort to promote higher education to our students. And that got… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Old College Sweatshirt Edition
Silver Linings
Originally, this post was to be titled “Debbi and the Terrible, Horrible, No-good, Very Bad Day.” Because really, when your day starts at 2:45 A.M. to the sound of your dog tossing his…um…dog cookies all over your wood floors, you can pretty much tell what kind of day it’s going to be. But ironically, as… Continue reading Silver Linings
Life Lessons
Last week, it came to my attention that President Obama was planning on delivering a speech to the nations’ schoolchildren regarding the importance of education. While there has been plenty of public opinion posted on both sides of this issue, I wanted to share a response I gave to an email thread regarding the Presidents’… Continue reading Life Lessons
The Journey Begins
Well here it is. The day my children have alternately dreaded and anticipated all summer long. The day I’ve been so anxious about for the past few weeks. The day circled in red on our calendar. The first day of school. And while I can hardly believe Trey is beginning his next-to-last year of elementary… Continue reading The Journey Begins