Let me just say, I spent the past 38 minutes writing a post in response to the comments left on Monday Musings, while periodically going upstairs and explaining to a 4 year old the importance of staying in her room during rest time so her 2 year old brother doesn't wake up (since he insists on sleeping… Continue reading ugh —
Author: Ruth Ayres
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Monday Musings.
Happy Monday! Sometimes I find myself editing the content of what I want to post because I feel this blog is more formal than the others in my life. But today, I'm just going with what's on my mind -- no matter how random it may be. Here's to some Monday Musings -- Hip hip… Continue reading Monday Musings.
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ruth’s poem: 2 of 8.
New Family There used to be three -- Now there's five. There used to be quiet -- Now there's noise. There used to be tidy-ness -- Now there's clutter. There used to be prayers for children -- Now there are blessings Because of kids who needed a home And a home that's now full.
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ruth’s poem: 1 of 8
Changes Changes in the house Changes in the vehicle Changes in the schedule Changes in the shopping Changes in the routine Changes in the cooking all lead to the most important change: changes in my heart.
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reflective practice.
A few months ago I attended a two day workshop with Debbie Miller. It was phenomenal. The thing I was struck by the most, however, was her commitment to reflective practice. Everyday after school, she paused to consider how the day went. She considered her lessons and conferences and reactions to students. She considered the… Continue reading reflective practice.
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daily routine.
I'm amazed how a new routine can be established within a week and refined within three. Amazingly, our life has reached a new normal. And the majority of moments are quite lovely. I've even reached a point where my brain is going beyond the mom-mush and thinking about teaching writing. What I've realized is the… Continue reading daily routine.
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Ruth’s SOLC: I want chocolate milk!
Nearing the end of dinner, our two year old announced, "I WANT CHO-CO-LATE MILK." We looked at one another and then said to him, "How do polite boys ask?" "I WANT CHO-CO-LATE MILK NOW . . . PUH-LEEEEEEZ!" Another parental unit look was exchanged, giving the two year old, time to regain his composure, flash… Continue reading Ruth’s SOLC: I want chocolate milk!
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up for air.
Three weeks ago was the last time I posted. Three weeks ago my life changed. On March 14, our new daughters moved in. That's right, in less than a week our little family of 3 grew to a family of 5. I am now a mom to a 2, 4, and 6 year old. And I have… Continue reading up for air.
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 17
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 15
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 14
Please link your Slice of Life Story to us here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget below. To learn more about this Challenge, please visit our Slice of Life Challenge Page. Also, please tag your posts with the words SLICE OF LIFE STORY CHALLENGE. Stacey's neck/back flared-up yesterday. She'll be back and posting her… Continue reading Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 14
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first grade poetry.
I've been working alongside Colette Berg & Melissa Possell in their first grade rooms. We've been having students do a lot of collaboration as they make their first foray into poetry. Last week we taught them one secret of poets -- Poets see ordinary stuff in new ways. Then we make "poet goggles" by ringing… Continue reading first grade poetry.
