When it comes to interactions with others, I’ve realized that sometimes people just aren’t making the cut anymore and you have to let them go. Things, too, but mostly people. It’s hard, but sometimes there’s no other way. It has to happen. When people (or things) take more out of my life than they put in…
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All I Want For Christmas Is A Hogwarts Letter
It seems I may have actually birthed Hermione Granger, you guys. No, our last name is not Watson. Yes, I won’t have a problem if my Emma follows in that Emma’s footsteps, particularly if somehow this lands me a trip to platform 9 and 3/4 to send my mudblood off to the best school for…
Throwback Thursday: First Grade Me
Say hi to First Grade Me. During the process of redecorating and moving things around to make this office space and playroom, I came across this picture and a portfolio I had to create for one of my introductory teaching courses. I’m not sure why I used a picture of me in the first grade…
It’s Okay To Tell My Daughter She’s Pretty. And Smart.
Emma’s not a fan of getting dressed. Actually, that’s not entirely true. It’s more like she’s a fan of running away from me while I’m trying to dress her. She wants to climb into the rocker and squeal in delight as the chair moves back and forth, nearly toppling over backward with the force of…
Remember That Time Daniel Gillies Interviewed Me?
Remember that time Daniel Gillies interviewed me on the red carpet at The Vampire Diaries 100th episode party? It was just last week. It was maybe one of the most awesome evenings of my professional career, mostly because teaching gave me lots and lots of interviews with parents and none interviews with hot and cool…