Our Saturday project

For the past 15 years, about, a ghastly florescent light has attempted to provide enough light for our kitchen. When I'm cooking, I cast a shadow on the stove.  When I'm washing dishes, I cast a shadow on the sink.  When I have a migrane, it is a killer! 

Today we (Matt) spent the day drilling, measuring, and mounting various things for our new light fixture. I've never been one to be able to put things together- especially with patience. But he did an amazing job! 

Let there be light! 

Gunner

Dog post day 2. Because now I have two dogs. Gunner is a goofball. In his heart, he is kind, gentle, playful, and curious. But his body is large, clumsy, and relentless when searching for his next treat. He does the most peculiar things. 

He thinks at 100 pounds that he is a lap dog. I assure you, he is not. 

But he is loyal, kind, and loving.  We would be lonely without him.

The Murphy Belt

As I type, I have on what my dad calls, "The Murphy belt". Stretched across my body is a furry, white mass of puppy too adorable for words. 

I have always loved dogs. In elementary school, in Gahanna,Ohio as a first grader, I once wrote, "I love my mom because she lets me ride my dog around the house." What a great sentiment however, I never had a dog. Believe it or not I drew a picture to further accompany the tale in my head. 

It wasn't until I was in a new state and a new school when my parents finally caved and got me my first dog, Charlie. I enjoyed his companionship for 18 years.  He passed last year. 

In January, 2014, I decided just to casually browse the adoption websites and look for puppies that need a home and I fell in love. His name is Murphy. His short white hair, chestnut patched eye, and adorable little spots suckered me right in! I just had to have him. 

I want to say that it was a Sunday when I sent in my application and by the next Sunday, I had my little bundle of joy all the way from New Hampshire. 

He changed my life. He saved me.  He was a ray of sunshine through the night, the fog, and the clouds.  

Here's to the little Murph Man- the day after National Puppy Day! 

I swear I am an adult

Yes, I attend middle school everyday. Yes, I sometimes lolly-gag in the hallway talking to my friends. Yes, I talk when teachers are talking. Yes, I sometimes forget to do my homework. Yes, I bring pizza lunchables to school, sometimes. Yes, I get nervous when I get called to the main office. Yes, I dream and pray for snow days. Yes, I long for summer vacation. And yes, I currently have a tongue tattoo from my fruit roll up. 

My current guilty pleasure. 

I am an adult- I swear. 

Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Pumpkin

3/14/15 9:26 

Yesterday in all of my Math7 classes we celebrated the Pi day of the century! And this morning, I am posting in celebration of this auspicious occasion! My students were really excited about the Pi day of the century all week! They were mildly, well, greatly disappointed I did not bring them pies to indulge on! But we celebrated with a few crafts- to include an ode to math poem- that's right! Poems! And a competiton, as to, who could remember the most numbers in Pi. 

Happy Pi day of the century! 

Our Pi day bracelets- the varying colors represent the values in Pi and beneath us is the room long Pi chain we made- again representing the values of irrational Pi. . 

Tomato soup and grilled cheese

The only thing that feels better than my bed is a hot mug of tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.

Cheers from the infirmary! 

Better late than never

So, I've been pathetically curled up in bed with my dogs, sick as a dog. I know they would feel betrayed after staying by my side all day that I'd use that expression! However, after a long nap I am still tired and going to bed. 

Loyal all day and only a tad bit obnoxious.