Where Does the Time Go?

As I sit here and reflect on the ornaments hanging on our Christmas tree, I can't help but feel that I am a lucky mom!

This has been one of my favorite ornaments and it is always placed near the top!  I remember that Christmas well as we were awaiting the arrival of our firstborn.  I had just resigned from 10 years of teaching kindergarten and I was nervous, scared, and excited to hold that baby boy.  Well, some things have not changed, I still love holding that boy and have the same feelings!!!

When I started this blog back in 2009, I wanted to share all the fun and educational things that I did with my son with other moms.  Being a stay-at-home mom, I loved being with my son.  Plus my husband said, use your "school stuff" or get rid of it!  I did well for a while documenting our journey together, but life happened and I got busy!  We moved to Northern California, welcomed our second son in 2012, and moved back to Orange County in 2014.  Since then, I went back to the classroom.   My goal this year is to document what I am doing in the classroom and share my creativity with other moms and teachers.  

This photo sums it up, where I started as a mom and where we are today!

Looking forward to 2019!

Arrow of Light

My duties do not end with being a mom and teacher, but also a den leader to my Arrow of Light boys.  It has been so fun to watch these boys grow together over the past few years! It is hard to believe this will be their last year as a cub scout.  

Healthy Arrow of Light

This was their "healthy" treat for our end-of-year pool party.  An edible arrow of light!  ;)

Awe...Summer is Here

Only a few days into summer as we've already made slime, a lego chess board and they've wrapped each other in toilet paper!  Being a mom of boys, they are always ready to do SOMETHING!