Slime the Principals
This month I was able to wrap up the first of two major events that I was/am in charge of. Our elementary school jog-a-thon took place at the beginning of this month with the awards ceremony being two weeks later. … Continued
An Open Letter To Moms Sending Their Kid to School For The First Time
Dear Overly Excited Mom With A Child About To Enter Public School For The First Time – This is an exciting time. You and your precious child are about to take the leap into the unknown…public education. Since you’re a … Continued
I’m Still A Girl At Heart
Last week was the youth mission trip for our church youth. Since I was part of the interim youth team I helped out best I could. This past week marked the finish line for my stint at being “in charge” … Continued
School Talent Show Lament
5 more days. Five. More. Days. The school year will be over soon and my 9 year old can taste it. State mandated testing has passed (I won’t even go into what a shit storm our law makers brewed up … Continued
The Idiot’s Guide to Oil Pulling
Have you heard to oil pulling? If you frequent places like Whole Foods, know what the 100 Days of Real Food is, or can be labeled as a “health nut” then you know what I’m talking about. For the rest … Continued
Observations of a Interim Middle School Youth Director
This past school year I have been the interim middle school youth director at our church. It has been fun and frustrating and everything in between. I have no idea why they picked me to lead kids who seem to … Continued
Sunday morning starts at hell-thirty
Well, it happened again. Sunday morning turned into me yelling at my kids to get out the door to church. While we should be preparing ourselves for a reverent, worshipful experience I’m yelling at them to get their shoes on … Continued
Elf Insanity – take 2
The Elf insanity continues. Last year my Elf on the Shelf post got a lot of play and laughs. Many of you joined in the fun regardless of your level of Elf efforts. Some of you addmitted to going a … Continued