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March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! Goodbye.  The last day of spring break after nine days with my girls playing and singing and enjoying our time together disregarding any schedule saying, "Goodbye, I'll miss you today." The first day back to school after  nine days of spring break tired eyes, but happy faces listening to all that happened and (hopefully) talking about books read saying, "Hello, I missed you!" The last day of cold, snowy wintery weather with the last piles of snow melting and time to put the bulky warm coat  away for good ... maybe until Friday, saying, "Goodbye.  It's time to leave." The first day of spring-like weath...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! The girls spent the night with Grandma and Grandpa at Uncle Scott and Aunt Jen's house Friday night.   My husband and I were blessed with date night.  A celebratory birthday dinner out.  All through dinner we talked about the girls.  We watched the videos of them ice skating.  We laughed about the funny little things they do and say.   A video text goodnight.   We started to miss them. Fast forward to Saturday.  The day was all ours too.  We played racquetball, had breakfast out, did a little browsing and shopping.  We continued to talk about the girls.  Another video text was sent with a "happy birthday" message.   We then cleaned the screened-in-por...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! After becoming a wife and a mother, I rarely put myself first. But today, I can.  It's my birthday.   image from icanread Today is a celebration of me and finding joy in the ordinary! 1.  My Almighty God who never gives up on me 2.  My loving husband who leads our family 3.  My sweet, sweet daughters who always make me laugh 4.  My supportive mom and dad who remind me what unconditional love is 5.  My caring brother and new sister-in-law who are only a text away 6.  My always-there-for-me friends and colleagues 7.  My church, praise music, and my pastor helping me to know Jesus 8.  My small group family that I'm maturing with in Christ...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! As my spring break slows to an end, Chris got me thinking with her slice from yesterday .    I suggested in my comment that her format would be a great mentor text and writing prompt for students as they return from spring break.  And, so, she also provided me with the perfect format for my slice! Spring break has been a gift.  A gift of time.  A gift of together.  A gift of relaxation. What I won't miss about this week: The cold (and snowy) first days of spring Being the ice skating mom (that's dad's job) The girls not always being loving to each other Planning and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner Keeping the girls busy and happy ALL day Patience during nap time ...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! today :  grandma was so helpful with the girls -- playing, reading, singing, crocheting and happy want to be: slowing down time this week (it's Thursday already?) and taking more naps blessings:  for this time together with my parents and my girls -- i love when they can see on a daily basis why i love them so much thinking:  i'm accomplishing some on my list, but i am enjoying deep breaths and my time more planning: the last couple days of spring break, including my birthday    writing: the twenty-seventh day this month--27 stories, 27 moments captured, 27 wow loving:  the conversations and my parents hearing every day living with the girls   grateful: for t...

March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers Join us for a month of writing! Monday my girls and I stopped by the library to pick out some books and pick up free tickets to see a theatre group bring the "Llama Llama" books to life. After we each browsed and selected five picture books, plus "just one more Mommy, and this one too," I stepped over to the self-checkout desk with a large stack of books.  I heard the girls whispering, "Oh, we need a Pete the Cat book."  Then they huddled around a small round table. Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep. "P-P-Pete.  P."  Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep. "P-E-Ete." Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep.  Beep. "P-E-te.  Mommy, what's next?" I looked over ...