Monthly Archives: March 2008

Thank you

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Laura

Thank you for your prayers.  Nik is feeling much better and I received an encouraging e-mail from the new school’s principal.  She asked me to come in for an interview and then also said that they want me to spend … Continue reading →

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That Dreaded Word

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Laura

ex·cess (ěk’sěs’)  n.  The state of exceeding what is normal or sufficient: rains that filled the reservoirs to excess. An amount or quantity beyond what is normal or sufficient; a surplus. adj. Being more than is usual, required, or permitted: … Continue reading →

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Photo Roundup

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Laura

Here’s a few random tidbits from what we’ve been doing the past few days: I finally started sewing!  I figured I’d better start with something easy (and cheap fabric) before I started in on our expensive curtain fabric.  So I … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not, Here They Come!

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laura
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Poetry Thursday

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laura

A continuation of our series, “Poems Even a Middle Schooler Will Like.” Homework, You Stink! by Shel Silverstein Homework, oh homework, I hate you, you stink. I wish I could wash you away in the sink. If only a bomb … Continue reading →

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Make this dip!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Laura

We had a Leap Year party last Friday, in honor of Jon’s birthday and someone brought a store bought bean dip that was really good.  I looked on the ingredient list and there was nothing weird.  So today, I made … Continue reading →

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The invitations are finished!!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Laura

Expect a box soon Rachel!

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Poetry Thursday

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Laura

For the next few weeks, you can look forward to a new Poetry Thursday series called, “Poems Even a Middle Schooler Will Like.”  Here’s the first entry: How to Get A Girlfriend by Lenin Salinas First, you have to get … Continue reading →

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And the winner is…

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Laura

Meggan!  She correctly answered, “The Wedding”!  And her prize is: a homemade jar of orange marmalade that she doesn’t even have to share with her children if she doesn’t want to! (Do you mind if I just bring it up … Continue reading →

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What happens when nice kids are in a hard class

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Laura

Laura is teaching full time right now so I’m spending five 45-minute periods a day at the back of my room.  I would be going crazy except that this week, I started bringing Nik’s dad’s laptop to school and so … Continue reading →

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