Author Archives: Laura

“Sitting” starring Ellie (by Nik)

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Laura
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Update

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Laura

Ellie is still sick – the doctor said that it was a virus and nothing to worry about. But it’s been over a week now and I want to know why the breast milk antibodies haven’t kicked in yet! But … Continue reading →

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A classic ESOL sentence

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Laura

This is from another student of mine (from Thailand) – a 7th grader this year.  Note the classic ESOL mistakes, and if I might say so, the classic ESOL student love! 🙂 I would want to see his pictures when … Continue reading →

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The difference an hour makes

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Laura

Ellie has been sick with a stuffy nose since Saturday morning.  We’re going to the doctor today for her one-month appointment so I’m hoping he can tell me if we need to be worried about it.  But it’s been a … Continue reading →

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Another student message

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Laura

I love Eliana and love being home with her but I miss my students too and all the interactions that I had with them.  Here’s another e-mail that I got this summer from one of my 8th graders from last … Continue reading →

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Someone’s thighs are getting fat!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Laura
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We miss Nana!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Laura

Last night, we actually had to do our own dishes and rock our own baby to sleep.  It was tough but somehow, we survived. We were so blessed to have Mom here for 3 weeks and don’t know how we … Continue reading →

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Double digits!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Laura

Happy 10th Birthday Noah! And welcome to the double digits!  You’ll be here a long time!  This is Noah and I “surfing” at Christmas with Jonas along for the ride.

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I love this picture

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Laura
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Class is in session

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Laura

Today, students, we have three objectives that we need to accomplish. Objective #1: Ending the crankiness of family members (who shall remain unidentified) who are upset with me for not posting enough pictures. Objective #2: Proving that Eliana’s cheeks are … Continue reading →

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