I turn forty on the 24th of July. I’m making a big deal out of it, but not because the number scares me. Every decade of my adult life has brought personal growth; I’m not at all the person I was at twenty, and I’m excited to see where forty takes me. When I was […]
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Winter Break Manifesto Results
My winter break manifesto results aren’t perfect, but better than they would have been without the manifesto… I hope!
First Winter Break Check-in
The first full weekend of winter break has just finished, and I decided to check in with my winter break manifesto. True, it’s only been two days, but the first two set the tone, and I want to make sure I’m doing this right. Have I…. Eaten a vegetable and a lean protein at every […]
My Winter Break Manifesto
I was reading my blog feed today and saw this post by Sarah Hart-Unger about her resolution to give herself a calm, happy winter break with her kids, and the manifesto she wrote to qualify it. I immediately thought, “YES! A manifesto! That’s EXACTLY what I need.” Like every other teacher on the planet, I […]
A Low-Key Holiday Weekend
It was a relaxed weekend for me and the kids. My husband was out of town at a music conference, so the kids and I stayed part of the weekend at my parents’ house. It’s only a couple of miles away, but we thought it would be a fun change of pace, so I packed […]
The Question of When
This time of year, everyone’s questions are focused on the WHAT. “What are you doing for the holidays?” “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” “What presents do your kids want?” I can answer those questions with no problem. What’s frustrating me isn’t the WHAT, it’s the WHEN. When do I fit in the present-shopping, the wrapping, […]