Five on Friday used to be a semi-regular thing I participated in, but I’ve let it fall by the wayside. I’m picking it back up so that I can give you a quick, what’s-going-on glimpse into our very hectic life. one. I am not usually a fan of homework crafts, but Libby and I had so much fun working on her Valentine’s box.  The theme was “at the movies” and.. Read More

After today, summer vacation is officially upon us.  (The girls have been finished since Tuesday, but today is MY last day.)  Hallelujah, Praise Jesus, All the Jazz Hands–in all the years I’ve taught I have never been as ready for summer vacation as I have been this year! Please forgive my lack of posting and I promise to resume my normal schedule ASAP! Now let’s get to it! (Disclaimer:  Please excuse.. Read More

You guys, we are sitting at NINE days until school is out for the summer.  My brain can’t even form a coherent sentence. I’m preparing to inventory 16,000 books. I’m completing piles and piles and piles of end of the year paperwork. I’m trying to salvage years old technology so that it will (fingers crossed) make it one more year. And all of this while simultaneously supervising 600 kids who.. Read More