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Baby Alligator
Today I wrestled a baby alligator, yes it’s true. He was slipping, sliding and flipping too. I put him right side up, he went back upside down. If I could tame him I’d be deserving of a triple crown. I realized maybe wrestling this alligator on a table just would not do. To the floor…
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Women Warriors
Tonight I had parent teacher conferences, the second one since the school year began. It was a mixture of virtual and in-person. I personally prefer families come in person. I enjoy showing them pieces of work their child has done and there is just something about being face to face that builds relationships. Talking about…
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Ice Cream
It’s 9:46pm. It’s been a long day, with some surprise evening stress tacked on. I WAS getting ready for bed, but instead I opened my freezer to the forgotten Magnum Double Raspberry ice cream bars. Chocolate and raspberry, a combination I can not deny. I deserve this indulgence! One bite and I instantly feel uplifted.…
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My Son
Leo Your two toothed smile brings me joy. Your wide eyes that are just learning the world bring me hope. A boy among a family of many, many girls. A lion, the king, my son. My heart grew for you, there was enough room for two. Now it is full- of love, of light, of…
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My Daughter
Isabella You have the sweetest soul. You make my otherwise mediocre life extraordinary. You are a loving daughter, caring sister and a loyal friend to all. You are only five, but I can already say that you are resilient beyond belief. You are strong willed and you don’t give up until you can do what…
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Rain
Some days I find the rain relaxing. Other days I find it emotional. Here is a Tanka Poem with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable count (hope I did it right!). Tanka Poems are usually about nature, seasons, love, sadness or other strong emotions. Rain The rain falls- splish, splash. Droplets can disguise the tears. Rain, rain, oh…
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If You Give an Italian Kid a Meatball
My son is a week away from being 11 months old. We’ve been moving towards more solid foods and today my mother-in-law made pasta and meatballs for the kids. As he was eating, I was laughing at how he maneuvered his tiny fingers around all the pieces of meatball and pushed them to the side…
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Music
Every morning and afternoon, as I commute to and from work, my routine consists of catching up with family and friends via phone and listening to music. I decided to try a limerick about this today: Alone in my car, I put the volume high. If anyone tries to call me now they will have…
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Wednesdays
This writing challenge has certainly been a challenge, and this being my first Wednesday is especially difficult! Wednesday’s are my busiest day of the week. I wake up at 5:30 a.m. to get ready in the morning. Part of “getting ready” involves simultaneously getting my five year old ready (clothed, hair, breakfast, lunchbox and snack…
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Planner
I am a paper and pen planner. A pencil drafter, colored flair finalizer. An endless checklist writer. I am an everything labeler. A post-it reminder-er. I am a teacher.