The Stolen Owl
I nervously clutched the yellow paper map the woman handed me. Her room was circled with her name written next to it. Room 109 right …
20 Reasons Why I’m Probably The ONLY Parent Not Looking Forward to School
School supply lists that read like old-fashioned encyclopedia sets. THEY.NEVER.END. Not to mention, they are NEVER all available at the same store. You have to go to …
Sixth Grade Graduation and Awards Ceremony 2012
At first, I didn’t understand why the kids had to dress up. “Oscar Inspired” awards ceremony made no sense to me. My daughter told me …
Kids Sleep Anywhere: The Field Day Edition
My seven-year-old, Super M, had his school’s “field day” yesterday. Thankfully, with all the military moves we’ve endured, and the school changes and differences in …
Decorating a San Antonio Fiesta Shoebox Parade Float
This is our first year in San Antonio and our first year experiencing Fiesta, which began yesterday. I am excited to experience this celebration over …
The Morning Surprise (aka Ways to Jolt Your Pregnant Mother into Hyper-Mode)
This “What the Heck!?” moment is brought to you today by the letters W- T- F, and the number 7 (for my seven-year-old). It never …
Easy Teacher Gift Craft “Thanks a Latte” Starbucks Gift Card
Need an easy-to-make teacher gift to give this holiday? Look no further! Check out these Thanks a Latte Starbucks Gift Card Printables to give teachers …
How to Use an Envelope to Help Kids Budget, Save Money, and Christmas Shop by Themselves
I will never forget the day that my then second-grade children ran in the door from school, ecstatic about a piece of paper they held …
Way to Suck, Alarm Clock!
Dear School: Please excuse XYZ child from almost being late this morning, our alarm clock didn’t go off because it currently reads it’s “IP:08” and …
Guilt. And Crying.
I sat, tucked away at my desk, slurping away at my morning coffee, trying to infuse some much-needed healing warmth into me while checking emails. …
Eleventy Billion School Forms to Sign and Now Web Forms, Too? Gah!
My daughter comes home with a stack of unwanted but must-sign papers, not to mention the other huge stacks I received from all of my …