Category Archives: Reflections

This morning we were running late (as usual) on our way to church. We’re not late every week, but we are running late most Sunday mornings. Usually I am just disappointed if we are late, but this morning something about … Continue reading →

I’ve had a phone “adventure” the last few days. The moral of the story? Don’t try to take a picture of your 6 month old and then run off, leaving the phone on the floor. He will army crawl over … Continue reading →

I’ve been facing a bit of the doldrums the last couple days. I don’t know if it’s this rainy weather or the fact that I’ve been alone with the boys so much lately. Maybe it’s because I’ve been so tired … Continue reading →

I’ve always sorta been the bossy older sister. When we were little, I’d make my brothers play “house,” and if they didn’t do what I wanted or if they said something I didn’t like I’d make them start the “scene” … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I went to my first teacher meeting for my summer school teaching position. As I closed the front door on my boys and their aunt and uncle and walked out to the car, I have to admit … Continue reading →

My car passes into the shade of the city and I immediately feel closed in, like a door has been shut behind me. I just can’t breathe in the city. Yes, I am stressed driving my two children around down … Continue reading →

From September 2007 to June 2008 I spent much of each day with 24 third graders. I planned their school day, helped them solve friendship problems, taught them about multiplication and Native Americans and what makes a complete sentence. I … Continue reading →

I look out the window toward the wetlands and see it: a big spider web. Normally I detest these. A spider web means one thing….there is a spider around somewhere. I am tempted to destroy it, knock it down. If … Continue reading →