Author Archives: Taylor

We spent a few days with Kate last week. She is a party and a half. Kate:  Mom, how is your cobb salad? Me:  Good. Kate looks at my salad:  Is the meat on your salad chicken or cobb? Me:  … Continue reading →

This post will most likely be all over the place, because I am all over the place and my mind is filled with stress. I am trying to keep a handle on all of the things, but, I will be … Continue reading →

On Friday, December 3rd, Mack walked into the classroom.  As per his usual custom, he was late.  He had his coat zipped up to his chin and his backpack on his back.  He was carrying a tray of breakfast.  He … Continue reading →

One of my teacher besties sent this to me yesterday, and it spoke truth into my soul. It is like the universe is against us teachers.  The kids come and we spend the first month establishing routines, building community and … Continue reading →

We rounded off Thanksgiving week by surprising David’s mom with a party for her 70th birthday. His sister hosted a lovely party, complete with a game of Bunko.  Ever the good sport, David’s mom donned the bright blue bunko wig … Continue reading →

Cow Update: We still have them. I trust you all had a nice Thanksgiving, no?  The astute reader might recall that our oldest, Kate, lives far far away from us now in the land of Jason and Amy. Remember Jason? … Continue reading →

I am reporting to you, live, (barely) from deep in the throes of Thanksgiving week/Parent Teacher Conference Week/Catching the Chronically Absent Kids Up On Missing Assessments/Getting ready for Thanksgiving break week at school.  I woke up at 2am and was … Continue reading →

My Mom:  What are you doing this weekend? Me:  Cleaning, laundry, and revamping my whole reading program. Ha. “Revamping My Whole Reading Program.” And other lies I tell myself. I thought about it and I cannot wrap my brain around … Continue reading →