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The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ Dearest Reader, Today is the day. Spring break begins. A time to get away from the ordinary daily scheduled life and make new memories as family. I've debated my next move. I've thought a lot about what I should do.  This year is going to be different. It's hard to write these words, but this is the first spring break vacation that is not a stay-cation at home or a visit to my parents' home. Our days away will be full and busy and exhaus...

__________________________________________________ The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ Lucky for me, my plan was to take the girls to see the musical Madagascar . Lucky for me, I found out their classes were planning to go too. Lucky for me, I found out before I purchased tickets. Lucky for me, chaperones were needed.  Lucky for me, I was selected to chaperone. Lucky for me, it was scheduled for the day before spring break. Lucky for me, I was approved to go. Lucky for me, I got to be a mom today, not the teacher. Lucky for me, it was an amazing musical production. Lucky for me. 

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ Yes ... of course you are here (deep sigh).  Come on in (even though you were never invited). To be honest, now is not a good time (and really, it never is). Finishing the last days before spring break (counting down). Feeling a little stressed as I'm trying to pack (and repack). There is too much going on for you to stay (please not too long). A day or two, but then really you should move along (for good). Just know sunshine & warmer tem...

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ Counting down the days Excited about the trip to come Less than a week to go ... Squeezing in the usual daily tasks Life at school and at home Along with sorting, piling, packing ... Six days to go ... laundry and more laundry Five days to go ... pulling out possibilities Four days to go ... packing, packing, packing Three days to go ... unpacking and repacking...

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ I have learned about relationships and marriage from my parents. First of all, they have some experience ... 47 years today. That's 564 months; 17,155 days, plus a few extra for Leap Years; and 411,720 hours. Commitment. That's a lot of time together unified by God enjoying life. Marriage. Committed to loving each other during the good, the bad, the happy, and the difficult seasons of life. Dedication. Plenty of hugs and kisses, hand holding, loving touches...

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Author's Note: Tonight I had to dig into my Writing Inspiration Pinterest Board . I found this journaling format that helped me capture my day.

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ Ok. We are late to the party. Life is busy and we really don't watch much TV. Some HGTV or a Blackhawks hockey game.  "Oh, did you watch This Is Us last night?" My friend questioned. "You don't watch This Is Us ? Oh, you need to!" My neighbor said. "I can't believe you don't watch it. You really should." My colleague suggested. So many conversations about this show. Even Loralee mentioned it in a slice this week. This prompted me to ask my husband last night, after the girls were in bed, if he wanted to watch it. ...

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ It was the perfect day. After a full night's sleep, I woke up rested, stretched, ready for the new day. Time for just me in the quiet before the girls rise: prayers, exercise, reading, and writing. The morning routine was in action with quiet, loving reminders. Smooth transitions from making breakfast, lunches-to-go, and catching the bus with only kind and helpful words. " Love you Mom! Thanks for lunch! Have a great day! Happy reading with your kids! "  A calm drive to school, walking in with only one bag, a smile, and a diet Coke. Greeting teache...

The March Slice of Life Story Challenge hosted  at the  Two Writing Teachers . Join us for a month of writing! __________________________________________________ It's been one of those weeks. My brain is full.  I'm feeling overwhelmed.  I'm tired. And a little crabby too. I'm running around.  In every different direction.  Feeling rushed to get here and there. Thinking about this.  Oh, need to finish that.   Forgot about this. Oops, got to do that. It's been one of those  weeks  and I'm ready to order  a new t-shirt for my woes ... Or at least, my excuse for this week.