I miss my Mom. I know child. She’s busy with her work. I want some milk. I know child. Here’s milk, cheddar crackers, and fish sticks. I want to go outside. I know child. The fair, the ice cream, the duck pond, the lakeside. I want to color. I know child. Crayons, paper, too much […]
Entries Tagged as 'Musings'
I miss my Mom.
April 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Children, family, Musings
Tags: Alzheimer's·Children·Parenting
Goodbye to Washington DC
November 21st, 2009 · Comments Off on Goodbye to Washington DC · Musings
Packing. Granddaughter pretending to blog on my iTouch. Trying to stuff several days worth of treasures, paper, books, and handouts into suitcases that were overpacked on the way down.  See you online in a day or two when I have much more to say about the annual NAEYC conference.  Good night.
Teaching and Learning
November 20th, 2009 · Comments Off on Teaching and Learning · Musings
Yesterday was the day of our workshop, which went really well. At first we thought it would not be very well attended, but eventually about 30 people filled the room (well, not filled fortunately — it was a room for 200). This turned out fine because it meant we didn’t need to use the mic […]
20,000
November 18th, 2009 · Comments Off on 20,000 · Musings
20,000 people: 19,782 of them women at least!  The NAEYC Annual Conference began officially today — 20,000 people involved with young children – what a sight! Daughter, Granddaughter and I left yesterday morning. We had a planes, trains, automobiles, and even a couple of buses kind of day (Not to mention hauling luggage up two […]
PictureBook Plays in DC
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on PictureBook Plays in DC · Musings
My daughter and I leave Tuesday to present at and attend the NAEYC Annual Conference. If you’re going, come meet us and say hello on Thursday, November 19, at 4 – 5 pm Room207A of the Washington Conference Center. We’ll be presenting: “Picturebook plays: Saying “yes” to physical and vocal theatrical expression with your preschoolers.” […]