As much as it pains me to write, it’s time to hang up the swim suits and set the alarms because school is nearly back in session. It was high time for new backpacks around these parts and, after a few shoddily made rounds with other brands, I finally bit the bullet and ordered backpacks… Read More
I know you didn’t think I was about to write about exercising, for crying out loud. :-) Here’s my big *whomp whomp* of the summer… I’m making the boys do a little daily school work using these Summer Fit books I picked up right before school let out for the year. I am far from… Read More
With the school year drawing to a close and teacher appreciation weeks abounding, I thought it would be fun to do another round up some of the treats we’ve given to our teachers over the last couple of school years! A few of them even have free printables when you click on the link! High… Read More
As cliche as it sounds, it seems like yesterday that we were loading up this little one for his first day of first grade! Yesterday ended a first place year in first grade and we rang in summer in style. The PCP was barraged by silly string as he exited the school bus and Mr.… Read More
Inspired by this darling idea, the PCP’s class presented Mrs. B with a book of High Fives for her end-of-year class gift at the Author’s Tea. It’s essentially a note pad of sweet thoughts from her students (aka “high fives”) with crisp $5 bills in between. I sent home letters and sent out emails… Read More
If y’all recall, the PCP chose chess as his one after school extra curricular activity this year. When his “rookie” semester wrapped up, he was over the moon with his 3rd place tournament trophy. But, he had laid eye on some massive awards and was stricken with serious trophy envy. He asked me how he… Read More
Today was one of the most anticipated days of the school year – Field Day and the annual Marathon! I was up at the crack of dawn for my volunteer shift at the hockey station (of all things). It took me approximately one class through to figure out how to properly manage eighteen groups of… Read More