It's All About the Little Things

This is my motto.  As any teacher does, I work extremely hard and love what I do.  But it’s so important to remember to take care of yourself and treat yourself.  Vacations are our #1 way of doing that, but it’s also about doing little things everyday to make sure you’re happy and healthy.  

A sign I bought at Northwoods Confections in Duluth, MN.

Get This Party Started

     You've got to turn on your inner radio and hear Pink's "Get This Party Started" to understand the title of this post.  I started this blog a month ago and haven't done much.  I've wanted to do more but am still trying to figure out how this all works.  Plus, it's summer vacation and I'm 33 weeks pregnant....so I'm finding lots of other things to distract me (i.e. trying to visit all my friends and family in Minnesota during a month-long vacation, trying to waddle my way up and down stairs while Max's head is enjoying laying on my bladder, etc.).  

    

The Beginning & The End

The Beginning

      Strolling through downtown Anchorage in early June, I admired the blooming flowers and thought about how my first graders bloom so much during the school year.  Some kids come in ready to bloom and some take their time and bloom later in the year.  I love the flower analogy and have been curious about blogs so I'm putting both together because I really want to share with fellow teachers and learn from fellow teachers through this blog.  

A peony bud from my mother's garden.