I don’t remember how old Aaron was when he first made me breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. I do remember what he served me. Soggy cereal, toast with quite a bit of jelly, a still-frozen-waffle with peanut butter, and a glass of milk. There was a silk rose as well…all on a cookie sheet, … Continue reading Breakfast in Bed
Author: michellegunnin
Mothers vs. Fathers
There is a significant difference between mothers and fathers. This probably comes as no surprise. We have known since we were children that moms do things completely differently than dads. Moms care for us, dads push us to move forward. Each can switch it up and some can do both. However, I find that moms … Continue reading Mothers vs. Fathers
A Prayer
On this National Day of Prayer I pray... Father God, I come to you on this day we set aside to pray, not to blast you with requests, not to tell you how I believe things should be going, not to petition you at all. I come to you today to listen. I want to … Continue reading A Prayer
You might be the parent of a returning racer if…
You might be the parent of a returning racer if…. You have already put clean sheets on your racer’s bed. You have begun planning meals, snacks and treats with all their favorite foods. You have a system for marking off the days…ie: marking off your calendar, counting down in your journal, making construction paper chains. … Continue reading You might be the parent of a returning racer if…
All the Way to the Top
Today, with the sun shining bright all day, I believe the green will make it to the top of the mountain. Each year I watch the transformation from winter to spring in anticipation of this day…the day the trees on the tip top unfurl themselves proclaiming that winter is officially done. All around the shades … Continue reading All the Way to the Top
MacGyver in the Shower
My alarm sounded in the wee hours of the morning…just as it does every morning. Every time I wonder if working out this early is sane. I roll out of the bed hair askew, eyes only half open. As if on cue, Bella hops onto the bed taking my warm spot which prevents me from … Continue reading MacGyver in the Shower
Lessons Taught by Blue Birds
To remind us that teaching is about far more that testing.... There is a blue bird house outside our classroom window. A favorite pastime has been watching the continuous activity around it in the spring each year. The male is the first to appear, checking out the place to see if it is fit for … Continue reading Lessons Taught by Blue Birds
Doors
I love doors. Old ones, elaborately carved ones, simple ones, bright ones, rustic ones…they draw my eye and peak my curiosity. A door that turns my head seems to invite me in, as if it has a story to tell. Depending on the building, I find myself … Continue reading Doors
My Friend Mildred
I first met my 93 year-old friend Mildred nearly a decade ago when she answered an ad in the paper I had placed for help with a project for my students. We became fast friends as she cultivated a love of poetry in my students. Before I knew it she had uncovered a depth of … Continue reading My Friend Mildred
Alabastar Jar
This is a blog I wrote a while back. During Holy Week, I thought it was appropriate to bring it back since that is when it occurred. Feel free to share it with others. Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and … Continue reading Alabastar Jar
Michelle's Mosaic 