Amid the daily madness there are moments that make it all worthwhile.
Another world
1It’s been exactly six months since this:
Our view across the port in Flåm, Norway. I was enamored with these four red houses.
and this:
The view as we rode through the Sognefjord on a ship. So majestic - steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys.
and this:
The wonderful fireplace in the Ægir Brewery. It was next door to the Flåmsbrygga Hotel. The husband (originally from America) More >
A kindergarten conundrum 3
22 years ago
At the beginning of week 3 I set up a new chart. It had the “Bus to Room – ZOOM!” goal as well as a line about doing more centers in the classroom. As long as she did the equivalent of one per day I was happy. So she achieved that two week goal and did well. This time the reward was a Mommy date. I thought about several things she would like, but decided to go for a manicure and pedicure event. More >
5 new fitness items
02 years ago
- Withings WiFi Body Scale Pro: Excellent tracking, statistics and iphone connectivity, nice tools Con: Want your weight tweeted?
- Pocket Radar Pro: Has application for any sport or safety issue which involves a moving object Con: Pricey at up to $249; angles could affect your accuracy
- Zeo Personal Sleep Coach Pro: Monitors your sleep wave patterns and wakes you at best possible moment avoiding More >
A kindergarten conundrum 2
12 years ago
in Family
Grace busy writing about the 100th day of school.
So when Monday afternoon’s bus came my stomach was in knots. I was hoping, praying, that this little challenge had sparked the beginnings of a change in Grace. She came off the bus thrilled to see me…and for a drama queen like Grace this is a good sign. We were walking back to the house when I cautiously asked the question of the day, “How did Bus More >
A kindergarten conundrum
72 years ago
in Blog Nostalgia, Family
Meet my kindergartner:
Grace on Christmas Eve delivering a letter she wrote to Santa.
She’s lively and lovely. But she’s a stinker too. I love her to pieces.
In January we had her teacher conference and got great news about most of the normal topics. Above and beyond academics there was a comment about how much empathy for others she possessed. My heart burst because I think that is more More >
