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Posted in random thoughts on Dec 31st, 2009
A few days ago a friend of mine asked on facebook if the last decade seemed to fly by for anybody else. My first thought was that “yes, it did fly by.” But then I go to thinking about where I was ten years ago and where I am today and realized that I just [...]
Posted in random thoughts on Dec 31st, 2009
I have done some general planning for the upcoming year on this blog. Here are some things that you can expect in the coming year:
Playing is Learning Series – a series of simple & frugal play activities that teach young kids. I am a huge proponent of play as a vital part of the way [...]
Posted in school & teaching on Dec 30th, 2009
I had been lacking in energy and excitement as I thought about heading back to school and all of the work that goes along with serving those sweet kids. Until an Amazon package arrived in the mail with the following:
(from Amazon)
The Melissa and Doug Wooden Shape Sorting Clock – amazing!
(from Amazon)
The Melissa and [...]
Posted in handmade and crafty, natural living on Dec 29th, 2009
Due to having the flu, a sinus infection, bronchitis, and pink eye during the week before Christmas break, I was unable to finish making gifts for my two paras and the two general education teachers that I team with at work. I figured that this was okay though; since my gift encourages relaxation a welcome [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2009
Well, our Christmas plan has not exactly worked out. We have no family at our house because some crazy winter weather has left us with snow and ice before they were able to make it here.
Looks like it will be just the two of us for Christmas with family joining us later in the [...]