Can You Believe Your Eyes?

Ever since I began teaching seventh grade (seven years ago) a countless amount of people have suggested I start a book to include all of the unbelievable things I have witnessed and heard: unbelievable and often inevitable unless you have taught or teach middle school. These suggestions have come from co-workers, friends, parents, family, neighbors, and students alike and while I am seven years tardy on the idea, here I am. Better late than never.

Certainly, this blog will not be a place to only include real-life scenarios that may or may not result in your jaw hitting your lap or rolling on the floor laughing, but a place to lay my thoughts and words. My poor hubby's ears can only take so much.

I have had internal monologues about starting a blog; after all, I do not have a special platform, an extra-ordinary life, a heartache, or any creative bone in my body. So, why would I start a blog? Except, of course to give said hubby's ears a break? My life, while quite worthwhile to me, is probably not of much inspiration to others. I get up, go to work, come home, do laundry, start dinner, play with my kiddos, do baths, walk the dog, grade papers, watch schmuck on tv, then go to bed. Repeat. Times 5.

Do I find joy and laughter and love throughout the day? Absolutely.
Do I love my life and all who are in it? No Question!
Do I find time to take care of myself? Duh...I'd go nuts if I didn't!

So, I guess by blogging, I can reflect on those precious gems throughout the day and can share them with you!