Today, I leave for a conference. The hotel is exactly 4.6 miles away from my house. I had to pack a bag for the next 3 days. To stay in my own city--less than 10 minutes from my house. Try explaining that to your 4-year-old. She kept asking me what city I was going to. … Continue reading Out of Town in Town
GOOOOOOOOAL
Okay, so maybe that might be a little melodramatic. But as a former soccer player, I have to admit it was awesome watching Noah score his first goal. It was a proud parent moment. I sadly don't have a picture or video of it--well maybe not sadly, as the memory of the goal can live … Continue reading GOOOOOOOOAL
This I Need To Remember
Yesterday was the day Noah has been waiting for since school started in August. Drum roll please.....HOMEWORK!!! Yep. He and the rest of his first grade class were all equally excited yesterday to get their first homework. I know, cute isn't it? I watched him walk to the car, homework folder in hand with a … Continue reading This I Need To Remember
At What Cost
My days are spent entrenched in the world of education. It has been the world I have worked in for the past 10 years. And with kids who are school-aged, education is something that consumes much of my thoughts. I think one of the things that is missing in the current conversation regarding education is … Continue reading At What Cost
Pitfalls of Private School #2543
Tooth Fairy Generosity (aka--insanity) So, Noah has his first loose tooth. He has been waiting, not-so-patiently I might add, for this day. The look on his face when he came and told me he thought his tooth was loose we priceless. Most of the girls in his class have already lost lots of teeth. They … Continue reading Pitfalls of Private School #2543
