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Category Archives: baby
Construction and beginning again
I taught in our school district for the last five years. In those five years, I taught at 3 middle schools. I started at a new school in 2005, 2008, and 2009. All three times, the school was under construction … Continue reading
Likes and Dislikes
Some things from the past week that I DON’T like: 1. Unasked for, insensitive, badgering parenting advice. I suppose I’m just going to have to develop a thick skin about this kind of stuff but seriously? Do you really think … Continue reading
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Fun fabric + quick project = satisfying afternoon
My friend Sharla gave me a bunch of fun fabric as part of my shower present – she used it to wrap her other present, which went along with the “green” theme of the shower. (She very thoughtfully gave me … Continue reading
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A couple random thoughts
(Because I can’t seem to marshall my more serious thoughts!) 1. Outside of our office windows, we have a beautiful dogwood tree that is often full of squirrels and birds, coming and going. I love sitting at my desk and … Continue reading
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They’re gone…
and it’s awfully quiet… and I’m a little lonely. Jonas started out “eating” his new cousin a lot but by this morning, he was “eating” Uncle Nik and kissing his new cousin. Progress, I’d say!
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They’re here!
Eric and Meggan, Noah, Selah, Jonas, and Ezra arrived on Friday night! We picked them up at the airport in DC in our friends’ massive Ford Excursion. I felt like I was back in the Judge family Suburban days! When … Continue reading
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Prophecy?
For three years in a row, I had my students answer this prompt as part of a test at the end of a past tense unit: Write a paragraph telling the story of how you think Mrs. B and Mr. … Continue reading
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Baby News
[yes, I realize that what you all want is really pictures of the baby, that is, my belly but who knows when that will happen. So to tide you over…] Here’s some fun baby news! 1. My new favorite pastime: … Continue reading
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How I told my low beginners
This year, I have a weird schedule where my 3rd period class goes to lunch and then comes back with 5 minutes left in class. I usually wrap up what we’re doing before lunch because it’s worthless to try to … Continue reading
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Salmon and Souvlaki 