Monday Morning Bus Stop Thoughts

You just never know when you’ll hear something that will change your perspective.  Mornings are quite the sprint for lack of a better metaphor before coffee kicks in.  Rachel was up lots in the night coughing and Dave and I did the…. “Who should call off” debate.  Rachel proved us both wrong and our tough [...]

So… I’m still celebrating!

I just love the idea these little people were so excited I know 3 of my 4 were yelling O-BAMA up and down the streets on Tuesday afternoon – so loud I had to ask them to come in! I was afraid to think they might cause a street riot. [...]

10 Things That Make Me Happy (Fall 2008)

Many thanks to random searches and finding “Within this Strange & Quickened Dust” blog, early this morning. I would encourage you to think of your list. I decided to copy her and make this my Fall 2008 edition since there are so many things I consider favorite I’ll reserve rights to do it again [...]

Affection ~ Inclusion ~ Control

I’m embarking on a new RL challenge that has been serendipitous. I always love that – when you get the exact tool you need – unexpectedly. The new challenge is joining a Children’s Challenge Speakers Bureau for the United Way here in Arizona. It is something I will volunteer for – but [...]

Good Morning Monday

The kids screaming, phone ringing
Dog barking at the mailman bringing
That stack of bills – overdue
Good morning baby, how are you?
Got a half hour, quick shower
Take a drink of milk but the milk’s gone sour
My funny face makes you laugh
Twist the top on and I put it back
There goes the washing machine
Baby, don’t kick it.
I promise [...]

Things I Didn’t Realize!

Sometimes I just relish mornings where I can get to work and breathe deeply… having survived the chaos at home to make it to the serenity of my desk chair and actually finish complete thoughts. Then… I jump from one thing to the next – so excited about being kid free for the moment, [...]

Blog Candy or Food for Thought?

Its been a while since I dug up a Blog thing. I figured I was long overdue. With Joonie having retired her blog, I figured I should carry on the torch of self-reflection through Blog quizzes. This also is a way for me to double dog dare Joonie to blog again (heehee)
Ok.. [...]

Guide to Getting Along

I trained this afternoon at a charter school – teachers primarily in grades K-6. Because one of our programs is designed for parents and people taking care of children at home, A Place of Our Own, I always include a handout from that broadcast program, and website. There are great workshops I can [...]

Belt it out Baby!

Some days driving to work is all about how loud you can turn up the music and how well you can sing along at the top of your lungs.  Being alone in the car is preferable  Tinted windows are encouraged.  BUT if you don’t have those options… just schedule accordingly.  Freeway drivers could [...]

Sometimes it is worth reading the junk mail…

So back to work Tuesday like a Monday… something about a 4 day week ahead that makes it easier to get out of bed?  Something about getting husband and 4 kids out the door to their places for the day makes it easier to think about the day ahead?  Something about having my boss gone [...]