The Return to Learn 2021

Last Tuesday started another school year. It doesn't look significantly different from last year here in the district where Peanut and Twix go to school. They were in-seat  with masks for 2020-2021 school year and did very well overall. This year, masks are required for grades K-5 and highly recommended for grades 6-12. Every year, …

Kindergarten milestone

Yesterday I shared a photo of Peanut's first day of kindergarten. The day began wonderfully with Peanut getting up and dressed all by herself! Breakfast was eaten, hair was brushed, teeth were brushed (no small accomplishment), lunch packed and we still had time for photos…which I'll share in a moment. This morning, Peanut decides she already knows …

…and then it was over

August 5th. The date of  my last post. Where did the time go? Where did summer go? We all waited patiently for the dog days of summer but they didn't materialize until this week. This week….when everyone's thoughts now turn to a new school year. It's now that we get the heat index in the triple digits …