Spring has Sprung…
I am so glad that spring has finally decided to finally sink its roots into the ground. I was so disappointed that we never made our annual trek to DC to see the cherry blossoms. We’ve lived in this area going 15 years now and more often than not...
Mom Instruction Manual
Am I a perfect mom? Absolutely not. The title is a bit of a joke, as I’ve heard some moms swear by certain “How To” books for raising their kids. When I hear this, I’m snickering to myself. In my heart, I know that every kid is different, and...
Apple for the Teacher…
This week being teacher appreciation week, it reminded me how much I really appreciate a good teacher. In my formal educational career, I have only had a handful of really terrific teachers. The majority of them were average. And then, there were a handful that were exceptionally rotten. So...
LEGO Robotics
My son has been involved in a terrific program involving a competition with LEGO robotics. It is aimed towards younger kids in elementary school. My husband has been coaching this team for the past two years, and it’s been really terrific to see the kids get excited about learning. ...
Ode to the Ocean
I love the sand between my toes The smell of ocean through my nose. Perched upon the sand am I Watching as the seagulls fly. Nothing could be finer. The warmth of the sun fills me to the core As I lay there basking, I can not ask...