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My last reflections on the first week

Friday. Finally.

The kids have most likely pledged allegience to the flag of the United States of America for another day. They are settling into their classrooms. Ryley is prepared to do his first oral book report. Aidan is anticipating music class (they studied the music of Japan all week). And Sam?

He will […]

New kids on the block

How do I help my older kids make friends at school?

Should I step back and let them learn how to negotiate the social waters of their new school, or do I pile advice on them (Smile! Ask their name! Ask what the kid likes to do! Ask where they live! Ask if they […]

I am hoping our battery operated pencil sharpener stops working

Triplicate.

They say everything happens in threes.

1. Microwave

2. Refrigerator

3. Hasn’t happened yet, but I am pulling for some sort of inexpensive, seldom-used, and easily replacable appliance to go next: A flashlight. Or the electric hand-mixer, which is only taken out of its drawer when I crack open a box […]