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Could we please get some glitter in here?
Being the only female in the house can have it’s advantages. I don’t take out the trash, never have to deal with a clogged toilet, and have lots of help when things get broken. But last night as I looked around my family room and saw three of my sons playing poker, my husband and other son watching hockey, and my male dog getting “romantic” with his bed I really could’ve used some more estrogen in the house!
Today’s homework
I am a high school teacher at a public school and have a great relationship with my students. They were happy and excited for me as I shared the news that I recently got a Mini Cooper convertible. I want to get personalized license plates and need help coming up with ideas, so today as a fun addition to our brain games and notetaking on the Progressive Era, I introduced a challenge. The students may submit ideas for me and if I pick one (and it’s available at the DMV), that student will get a giftcard!
Can’t wait to see what they suggest!
If I need your advice, I’ll beat it out of you!
Hello fellow bloggers,
I’m going through the writing process and have been exploring the publishing options. I’d love to hear from others who have had a book published. Did you self publish? If so, why? Did you get an agent? If so, how? Recommendations for an editor?
Any tips for a first time author are welcome!
Thank you!
The Real Neat Bog Award!
I was nominated for the Real Neat Blog Award bykbailey373. Thank you!
Dog Days
Have you ever wondered what dogs would say if they could speak English? I often wonder what my dog is thinking and speak for him. For example, today I was determined to break his habit of sneaking on the couch when no one was looking so I flipped up the cushions. He stood and watched me do this and this is how I imagined our conversation went:
Dog: “Seriously? Is this really necessary?”
Me: “Yes, it’s time you listened. Now go lie on your bed.”
Dog goes reluctantly to his bed and I exit the room.
A few minutes later I re-enter the room to him curled up in the leather chair.
Dog: “Technically, I’m not on the couch.”
And then I imagine him doing a victory dance as I shake my head and laugh.
The fountain of youth
I had a wonderful day in the beautiful outdoors with my family today. We all piled in the family minivan and headed out at 7:30 am on a holiday to spend quality time together. No fighting, no TV or video games, just us, snow, and gravity. I workout regularly and consider my age still in the “youngish” category, but after 7 hours of skiing, my body is disagreeing!
Unfortunately my aging body is still young enough to have to get up and go to work tomorrow. That is, if I can get out of bed!
Time is flying but is it always fun?
It’s been 2 months since my last blog? Thinking back, I guess it has. School started, it got cooler out, leaves are falling, pumpkins are out, stores are playing Christmas music (?!) and I’m a year older. Does time go faster as you age?
An Ode to the end of summer
Everyone loves summer, right? IFor me, it’s the best part of the year. I look forward to summer more than any holiday. I am a sun loving teacher and mother of four sons. Summer means no more meetings, lesson plans, tests, or projects. So when the end of August rolls around, I feel a true sadness. 
Goodbye lazy days at the pool,
Goodbye sun soaked mornings,
Goodbye late evening walks.
So as I prepare to trade flip flops for real shoes, I am trying to stay positive….9 months until next Memorial Day weekend!
Dad is cooler than Me?
I was away for 3 days and my husband was in charge. I have an awesome husband, but wasn’t prepared for what I heard from my 4 sons when I returned home.
“What did you boys do with dad?”
“We grilled steaks, made root beer floats, had 3 friends sleepover, got donuts, went to the pool, and watched a movie.”
AND he folded all the laundry and went to the grocery store!
As a tiny part of me was jealous by his apparent coolness, I couldn’t help but think I should go out of town more often!
Just for FUN 