School started differently for us this year. Well, I mean apart from the very obvious differences that we’re all facing. This is Claire’s first year in middle school. Her first day was earlier than the other two, as their first day consisted of back-to-school conferences. She was nervous, and at the end of the day Read More
First Day 2020
Friday Favorites
favorite picture: Pure summer fun. Favorite kid quote: Claire, after her first day in middle school: “Wow, the kids in that school are really tall. And I have pretty teachers.” Favorite clothing item: One of my friends suggested I share these sunglasses and I wondered why I haven’t before, because I get comments on them Read More
Virtual Learning
I’d like to call today our “soft start” to virtual learning. Claire (7th grade) is all set up with Canvas, so she’s good to go. Grace (1st grade) has a few assignments her teacher sent home with us from conferences, and her teacher will be sending a “check-in” question via SeeSaw to count as attendance. Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: Well, we had our back to school brinner this week, and the rest of the week will be easy meals because it’s BUSY and it’s HOT: burgers & hot dogs, tacos, grilled chicken and pizza. What I’m reminiscing about: Back to school last year, when Covid-19 wasn’t even heard of Read More
