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This is what happens when your people won’t let you eat kill any more chickens. You are forced to look wistfully at them, longing for better days. Notice how I used the word,  “more.” Mmmm-hmmm. The school year is winding … Continue reading →

Because I am the world’s most fun teacher, I decided to incubate eggs once again in the classroom.  My “spirited” class was very excited for this magical event.  And as time went on, the more excited they became about the … Continue reading →

The weekly conversation: David to kids:  Fill the woodbox. Kids:  We did. David:  Try again.  Not full enough. Today, when I went to check the fire, I found this: I feel like they are getting a bit passive-aggressive in their … Continue reading →

Our kids are growing up.  Sweet Pea is now 14, if you can believe such a thing.  Next year, she will be starting The High School.  I am not sure how this has happened.  Just like I am not sure … Continue reading →

Well.  I survived the last week of school before break. Barely. Never in my life have I been more exhausted, I can assure you.  And I have birthed four babies. The week started off okay, as long as I tried … Continue reading →

In the never-ending knee saga that is now my life, I did end up having to have the knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia procedure done a few days ago. This picture cracks me up.  One eye is smaller than the other. … Continue reading →

I started back to work this week . . . just in time to start parent-teacher conferences.  This is one of the busiest times of the year for teachers.  It was a brutal week to start back during.  I had … Continue reading →

I am being spoiled.  Peoples are sending us meals, and they are sending me many fine and delicious pity treats, mostly full of chocolate.  I figure everyone is in on some grandiose plan to get me all good and plump … Continue reading →