I haven’t written a lot recently, and honestly, it’s because I’ve been afraid I would just complain. I don’t like complaining out and about like this, at least not until I can tell you how I’m on the other side of it and how I’m resting in God’s goodness whether or not the situation has … Continue reading »
Category Archives: Teaching
Ordinary {Five Minute Friday}
It’s Five Minute Friday! And it’s still actually Friday. Eshet chayil! This week, it’s kind of a scary word. Ordinary. ~~~ 4:30am cries from the monitor. Up, across the den, snuggle the baby, settle into the rocking chair. 6:00 alarm. Up and at ‘em. Teeth to brush, closet of clothes that fit my post-baby body … Continue reading »
Workin’ It
Last week was the week I had dreaded for so long… I went back to work. Keep in mind, I’m very part-time this year — only two days a week — so I’m still very blessed to get to spend the majority of my time at home with Cora, but even that reality that didn’t … Continue reading »
Again {Five Minute Friday}
Let’s be honest, it’s more like Five Minute Saturday around these parts. ;-) In case you’re wondering what this is all about, here are the rules: 1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 2. Link back at http://www.lisajobaker.com and invite others to join in. 3. And then absolutely, no … Continue reading »
Pre-Planning 2011/2012
I have two favorite times of the school year: Summer Vacation and Pre-Planning. Clearly, they are very different and signify two very different seasons, but I love them both… and almost equally. I feel very blessed to be at my new school here in South Florida and love it already. Here are a few pictures … Continue reading »
School Daze
My last day of work was nearly a week ago, and the kids and my amazing team of coworkers were so sweet and wonderful. Thursday was our quarterly “Special Area Reward Day.” Every grading period we have a fun day for the classes and students who have behaved well in specials, so it was a … Continue reading »