Family First

Last week a five-year-old little boy lost his battle with cancer. His mom and I were sorority sisters, though she was older and I did not know her well.

Sunday afternoon my own little one was napping and the Irishman took our three-year-old mermaid to the pool. I had the house to myself and I checked Facebook before taking a nap. Several of my friends had "liked" a video made to honor the little boy who died. I had tears streaming down my face as I watched it.

One of the other interns at the school I did my student teaching at lost a daughter to cancer a few years ago. It is heartbreaking. I cannot even imagine the pain.

I looked at the photos of first steps, Halloweens, Christmases, and memories that will be cherished forever. I thought of my own two little ones and thought of how lost I would be without them.

Some friends of mine are collecting money to help this family. They are trying to respect the privacy of the family, but I number of us have contributed.  I am going to donate all money made in my TpT store between now and Thursday to this cause.

Be sure to hug your loved ones extra tight tonight. Life is precious!

Teachers for Boston

The last two weeks have chewed me up and spit me out. I am exhausted! I have an awesome Tech Tuesday planned. I have a review of the best pencil sharpener ever in the works.

However I also a pile of papers to grade. (I’m missing my student teacher already!) My formal observation is next week and there is going to be a camera crew present to film it and the pre/post observation conferences. That didn’t sound nearly as intimidating when I volunteered for this case study in the fall.

Right now I am sitting in a dark room waiting on a certain three-year-old little girl who should have been asleep an hour ago.

So, what I do have for you tonight is a link for a great opportunity to contribute to the One Fund to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.



There are a number of teachers who have donated their products. There is one pack of products for grades k-2.



There is also a pack products geared towards grades 3-6.



Each pack is worth over $150 and is available for a $20 donation. I have donated two of my products. I tried to pick things that would work for the widest audience, so my “Who am I” and “Time is Golden” are in both packs.

Be sure to check it out!