Day 21 - March SOLSC This post is inspired by Lynne Dorfman's post Things to do if you are a Daffodil.  When she was mentioning the mentor text she used, she also noted a mentor text I use with my first graders - How to Be by Lisa Brown.  We've only used the book as … Continue reading How to be a Snowflake

Day 20 - March SOLSC "Momma, can you snuggle me tonight?" "Sure, Emma.  We can snuggle." "Can we snuggle in your bed and then Daddy can move me? He's getting strong muscles from working out." (giggling) "Yes, we can snuggle in our bed." "And can we read a chapter or two in our book while … Continue reading Bedtime

Day 19 - March SOLSC Scoops on the Hudson was a cute little coffee shop/ice cream parlor in my village years and years ago.  When you walked in the front door, straight ahead were the ice cream freezers and to the left was a counter with chairs, pastries and donuts, coffee machines, and a little … Continue reading Coffee Shop

Day 18 - March SOLSC The other day I wrote a post called 5 More Minutes (click here to read).  In this post, I listed all the things I would do if I had 5 more minutes, here on earth, with my dad.  Fran McCrackin (Pencilonmybackporch), mentioned in her comment about wanting to hear more … Continue reading The Wedding Dress Shop

Day 17 - March SOLSC Saturday mornings have changed quite a bit for me in the past 3 months... Then No alarm set. Wake up and go make some coffee. While coffee brews, plop down on the couch and turn on some Food network or HGTV. Get cup of coffee, and back to the couch … Continue reading Saturday Mornings – Then & Now

Day 16 - March SOLSC Every morning, while driving to work, I listen to the country music station Nash FM.  I love the morning show and I just love country music.  Anyway, while stuck in traffic this morning, the song "5 More Minutes" by Scotty McCreery came on.  It's basically a song about time flying … Continue reading 5 more minutes

Day 15 - March SOLSC I might be a bad mom.  There I said it.  I guess I got too focused on my blog and Slice of Life writing, that I wasn't paying attention to my daughter.  (But I'll take writing as a distraction) Anyway, this is how it all started.  She was in her … Continue reading Bad mom moment – maybe

Day 14 - March SOLSC 8:40am I jump into my car and look at the time. "Oh man!  I'm gonna be late if I don't get a move on!" Just as I turn out of my mom's driveway, I glance down at the dash board.  A quarter of a tank left.  I hit the button … Continue reading Running on Empty

Day 13 - March SOLSC Brad, your alarm's going off. Brad, your alarm's going off. Brad, alarm! (now tapping him - gently of course) Come on Brad, you gotta get up. I'm going to get coffee. Brad, here's your coffee.  Come on get up.  Time for work. (I go get some cereal, then come back … Continue reading Mornings captured through dialogue

Day 12 - March SOLSC I came across this format the blogs Read.Reflect.Teach and KTFCTO.  I was inspired to give it a try for myself. I keep old birthday cards for memories and random receipts for no real reason at all. I wish I could hear my dad's voice and hug him. I dance because it's fun and … Continue reading I…