Category Archives: Vacation

Vacation Time!

From jaime over on Bignity. Come Monday, I’ll be leaving on a jet plane, at least for about a week. Don’t worry, I’ll be back. Yesterday was my first “break” day. Taking on a job that requires working with children … Continue reading

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In honor of my first day back

From Sarah over on Confessions. Today is my first day back to school for my seventh year as a teacher. (I have a week of professional development meetings before the kids arrive.) Although I like my job and am happy … Continue reading

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lots of fun between 33 hours of driving

From Sarah over on Confessions. For the past three weeks, we’ve been visiting family in New Jersey and Maine. Yes, we drove from Texas. Yes, we are insane! I took 406 pictures and wanted to share just a few with … Continue reading

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what to say for back-to-school, a list of do’s and don’ts

From Sarah over on Confessions. If there’s a teacher in your life who’s going back to school very soon, here’s a little list of things to say, and things better left unsaid.Things to say:1. It’ll be okay.2. You’ll be fine … Continue reading

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School is the new "s" word

From Sarah over on Confessions. I’m trying VERY hard to live in denial that this upcoming week is my last week of summer vacation. (I am unashamedly greedy about my time off!)We’ve been having a fabulous time with my sister … Continue reading

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Road trip coping mechanism

From Sarah over on Confessions. Today is the second day of our long trek from Texas to New Jersey. Twenty-five hours in the car! Normally we try to get it all over with in one miserable day (like the 20 … Continue reading

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(accidentally) free starbucks

From Sarah over on Confessions. It all started on the last day of school. My cooperating general education teacher gave me a $10 Starbucks gift card to thank me for all of my help this year. It was totally sweet … Continue reading

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Swimsuit score

From Sarah over on Confessions. We’re taking a trip to New Jersey later this week to visit my sister and brother-in-law. On the phone, she told me to make sure I packed my swimsuit.Unfortunately, the only swimsuit I have is … Continue reading

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Mooooooo for free food

From Sarah over on Confessions. Last Friday was Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. For those of you who don’t have a Chick-Fil-A in your state, you have my condolences. It’s the best fast food ever.Anyways, if you dressed up like … Continue reading

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is it ever really over?

From Sarah over on Confessions. You may remember from a few posts ago that I’ve already started setting up my classroom for the new year (teachers report 8/15). As sad as this makes me, I know I’ll be glad when … Continue reading

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