Fade

There were some challenges today. The way I see it, I can laugh about it or I can cry. And I don't like crying.

My favorite conversation of the day:

Upset student: "That kid told a lie to the teacher about me."

Me: "Well, what did he say?"

Upset student: "I don't know but I know it was a lie and I'm all about the truth."

Feathered by the sunlight

The school year is off to a rollicking good time! We have a few new kids who may or may not be the source of much entertainment.

Especially the one who keeps telling his teacher to leave him alone and go teach. Even the teacher has had to laugh because it sure beats crying. We could say that this new student and I are bonding.

Ordinary can become extraordinary if you look at it long enough

The day I started hanging my dangle earrings on vintage teacups, they became so much more beautiful to me. And by they, I mean both the earrings and the teacups.

The greatest treasures are invisible to the eye but found by the heart.

Saw these jagged little hearts on my run yesterday morning and knew I had to go back with a camera. Nature and her quirky shapes amaze me as much as sunsets inspire me.

The best reason to eat cake

Ray turned FOUR. His mother turned FORTY. It was an awesome birthday weekend!

Saturday's picture uploaded on Sunday due to a computer virus. Thankfully, Horatio (the laptop) was able to be saved.

A new beginning

It was an awesome first day of school! As usual, we had a few tearful parents at the annual "Boo Hoo Woo Hoo" breakfast. I understand. Time passes so quickly once you have kids.

There was a dad who was almost giddy. Today, his triplets started preschool. I think I saw him skip down the hallway.

I understand that, too.

Know your limits, but don't accept them...

Today was Open House for the students and parents. I loved every minute of it! I am so excited about school starting back tomorrow. Right now, my feet hurt.

Also, we celebrated one of my best friends 40th birthday! She rocks! And she looks no older than a 30 year old (if that!). It was a perfect ending to a fantastic day ~ plus, I needed a good excuse to eat a peanut butter burger (don't judge unless you've had one!).