This is my second year teaching in an inclusion classroom.  My co-teacher is the special education teacher and I am the general education teacher.  Our classroom has children with special needs and typical peers.  We don’t separate the children. We work together, differentiating our lessons to meet the needs of all of our students.  … More An Inclusion Class? No thanks

Sometimes I forget that my children are getting older and are more observant.  I forget sometimes that they are watching my every move. Alpha 1906 met my children.  This was a big step for me but I thought it was time.  Alpha 1906 and I have a great friendship/relationship. Do I call him my boyfriend? … More Mommy Are You Dating?

Today I admit I am feeling very emotional.  It is not one thing that has made my heart heavy, it is several things.  I did reflect on where I was on this day 15 years ago as our nation remembers the horrific events of that day. So I pray for the families that live with … More Practice What You Preach

I am done with making To Do Lists and putting sticky notes all over the walls of my house.  My phone has enough alerts going off, that it sounds like a classical music selection. Instead of creating a To Do List every day,  I am going to create a To Be List. The To Do … More No More To Do Lists

  I want to share with you the story behind the title of my blog.  Yes, part of it was inspired by Maxwell’s song This Woman’s Work and a night of crying into my pillows.  I remember listening to every sad love song I could find.  And then I watched every movie about relationships, divorce, … More A Woman’s Work

Dear Special Needs Mom, I see your tears and the look of frustration on your face. Your head is spinning from reading your child’s IEP and being prepared for the next meeting without being viewed as a pain in the ass. My heart knows all to well what it is like to have an entire … More Dear Special Needs Mom

If you have been following my blog, you know that I was married for 14 years.  My divorce was finalized three years ago in June and my ex-husband lives in Michigan. Last week for Sydney’s birthday my children had a chance to see their father. I’m not sure if he was like the protocol son … More Daddy’s Home

I want to talk about racism within my own race.  This is a hard topic to discuss but one that still exists today.  I am writing about my experience, which some of you might be able to relate to.   If this never happened to you then you are blessed. When I was younger people … More You’re Pretty For A Dark-Skinned Girl

Turning 40 wasn’t doom and gloom for me. When I turned 40 I felt that my life had clarity and I had many aha moments along the way. At 40 I realized that my marriage was over.  My life for my kids and I would change drastically.  I was already functioning as a single mother … More Embracing My 40’s

Everyone has a passion, a hobby or a special interest.  Often times we have to put our dreams on hold.  Between work and family and all of that in between.  How do you follow your passion and do more of what you love? For me blogging and writing are my passions.  But I know that … More Do More Of What You Love