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Building Confidence in Children
Last week, I started working in my classroom to get prepared for the new school year. Luckily, one of my students and her mom came in to help. Since I teach at a public Montessori school and Montessori classroom are multi-age, I teach 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, and I get to work with each child for three years.The student asked what she could do to help, so I directed her toward our classroom vacuum cleaner. After she had vacuumed for several minutes, I informed her that she might want to empty the vacuum soon, especially if she noticed that it wasn’t picking up as much stuff anymore. She… Read More -
Possible Miscarriage Update
The good news is that the blood is now brownish, which my midwife says indicates it is old and drying up. The bad news is that she is still “really worried” because I’ve been experiencing a decrease in my pregnancy symptoms ever since the bleeding started (mainly, less tenderness in my breasts and less queasiness). Matt and I are traveling right now, so there’s nothing more I can do except take it easy, be patient, and enjoy our time together as much as possible. -
Annual Adventure Recap
Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver
Lake Louise (in Canada)
Ah. [insert sigh of contentment] Matt and I had a fantastic two-week road trip from California to Canada.
First, we flew to L.A. and stayed with our beloved friend Rachel in an awesome house converted into apartments in none other than Beverly Hills. After two delicious meals, lots of good conversation, and a run through the mountains, Matt and I continued on our trip by driving through Big Sur. We stopped frequently to take in the breath-taking vistas. When we finally reached our campsite at the very top of Big Sur, the ranger regretfully informed us that it was full (which we should … Read More
