Last week we introduced the idea of “put in” and “take out” soundless toys for some of our concrete thinkers. Personally, I am a fan of non-battery toys. And, I strongly believe that all toys should have on and off switches. (Raise your hand if you agree!) But…There is always a but! When I think … [Read more…]
I feel the same way about gas pumps as some of the battery operated toys that keep going and going and going… Do you have those toys at home that go off haphazardly in the middle of night? My garage has one wall lined with toys and inevitably the rooster from an animal puzzle crows when … [Read more…]
Ever find yourself asking a question and not waiting long enough for a response? Occasionally I will have that oops moment when I start to talk and it is at the same moment my kiddo is willing or able to respond. I have worked hard on that pause button but it still happens. I sometimes … [Read more…]
I cannot remember when I first heard the gas pump providing me with today’s weather, advertisements, etc. I actually googled this, but the only “article” I could find would not be very professional to link to in this blog post. (Apparently, I am not the only one who thinks about gas pumps). But I will … [Read more…]
Anyone else dread going to the hairdresser?! Two to three hours in one spot? What is she going to want to talk about? (another blog post) How can I sit that long? Do I have to talk too? And, oh my goodness if she has ideas about my hair! If the hairdresser leads with “I … [Read more…]
Scale it back a skosh more than 20 years ago and picture the terrified freshman in college, in another state, from a small town of 600 people in the midwest. The first week I appear at all of my Gen Ed classes in anticipation of my first nursing class on Thursday night. Yep! Nope! Practically … [Read more…]