this kid decided he wants to read today.  so he picked up a book…and he read. sitting next to him, hearing him put the letter sounds together and beam with joy over his success?  it was enough to make me tear up. even though we have incredibly tough days of not understanding one another, it’s […]

the temperature went south real quick here.  the leaves changed clothes and the rains blanketed every minute of the day.  it’s grey and windy and you just really don’t want to be anywhere but under a blanket, cozied up with the ones you love. this girl.  she warms my heart.  her friendship is real and […]