January 19, 2008/Update June 28, 2009
I think I’m figuring out this blog thing. Bear with me, anyway.
Why I chose the title I did: I actually said “Don’t put boogers in your neighbor’s cereal” to a preschool student, which is something I would never have imagined having to say. Here is my very first post that tells this story in more detail. So this blog is an attempt to keep a record of those silly things that happen in my life.
A few facts “about me”:
I’m a 30-something, admittedly closer to 40, married mom of 1 teen and 1 tween. I’ve been teaching preschool (4 and 5 year olds) since September 2002 and I was a stay at home mom for several years before that. I’ve also been a nanny and a day care teacher, but that was before I had my own children. I love teaching and I love being a mom. Both things give me the opportunity to dish out unusual advice, answer interesting questions and view life through the eyes of children. “Out of the mouths of babes…”
I’m also an avid reader who appreciates the written word in many forms. I am a lover of many kinds of music, a proud owner of an iPod, a pretty good singer, and I have been known to break into song for no apparent reason. I have a sarcastic sense of humor that leans towards the dark side, but I enjoy anything that can make me smile, or better yet, laugh. I’m a moderate liberal, if there is such a thing. I’m a firm believer in education, and a protector of children’s rights and well-being.
I hope you will enjoy my little corner of the blogging universe. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
Mrs. V
What about the picture at the top of the page, a.k.a. “header”? It is a picture of my two children strolling in the waters of Lake Michigan.
Its so nice to finally see your picture,love your blog
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By: jdk(dawny( on January 21, 2008
at 7:33 pm
I was a stay at home mom too, even though we couldn’t afford it. But I wanted to raise my own kids and spend as much time as I could with them, which was all the time and I don’t regret one minute of it.
I actually live with my daughter and her husband. Recently my ex-husband( I refer to him as wasband) moved in with us. He got dumped by his girlfriend of 4 years. He always moves back in with me when he gets dumped which has only been twice in the last 20 years. We have been best friends since our divorce. We would never get back together but I welcome his living with us because he is a good man and a good father.
So if you keep reading my blog and I refer to my wasband you’ll know who I am talking about.
I will definitely be back here. I love hearing about the kids. I can’t wait for grandchildren. My daughter does not want to be a stay at home mom. She loves her job. But she has me and I will take care of her children, when she finally has them.
By: joanharvest on May 26, 2008
at 9:49 am
I read a few of your postings and almost choked on my morning coffee. I have to subscribe to this blog! I have four kids ages 2.5-6 (including twins) and I am flabbergasted at what comes out of their mouths on a daily basis.
“Come look at my guns”…I can’t stop laughing.
By: megjdda on May 27, 2008
at 6:34 am
I love reading your posts. Just found your blog tonight, but plan to keep reading!
By: linnic on May 29, 2008
at 9:32 pm
A little birdy (ok, your sis) told me it was your anniversary yesterday! Because we share an anniversary! Happy to you and your hubby! : )
By: jen on July 7, 2008
at 3:01 pm
Oh my goodness!! I love it here at your blog!! I am also a pre-school teacher. I treach at an ECSE pre-school ages 3-5. I totally agree with everything you have written here at your blog..the policy makers all of that. It was as if I was reading soething I would write myself. I was also a sahm until my son started school a few years ago, now I am teaching pre-school. I am however going to college as I teach. My degree was in sociology/psycholgy, so I am getting the education hours in. It has been good though, I can bring ideas back to the classroom as I take my classes. I have bookmarked your site. I will be back for sure to read and check out links. I am still learning, so I appreciate sites like your’s. Have a wonderful year with the kids at school!! ((BIG HUGS))!!
By: Lori on August 11, 2008
at 9:33 am
Lori: Thanks for stopping by. I think it is awesome that you are going back to school! I hope you have a wonderful school year too!
By: mrsvierkant on August 11, 2008
at 9:21 pm
If I can find “Stanley’s Rainbow”, do you want to have a look?
No pressure, no deadlines.
In your spare time, give it a once over.
If we could ever do something with it, I seriously think children would love it.
Email me.
We would need to find some art though.
I’m thinking you know the exact kind of art I’m thinking of . . .
Let me know.
~m
By: michaelm on September 24, 2008
at 7:19 pm
Oh, yes art… I have my resources.
We’ll be in touch, sir.
P.S. Thanks for making my day
By: mrsvierkant on September 25, 2008
at 10:05 pm
My mom kept my kids a lot when they were growing up and so I didn’t have much exposure to day care until I started raising two of my grandkids. I now take my 4 year old every day to daycare, and I have to say that each and every person who works there is my hero. How can they do that? Also, I’m really conscious about being careful about what might go back and be said at daycare…lol….I so totally understand why you might say don’t put boogers in your neighbor’s cereal. I raised girls the first go round and now have 2 boys. They are so different–and they say the darndest things. I’ll be back often to read with delight your teaching adventures! So glad to have found you!
By: Gma on November 11, 2008
at 1:47 pm
I know you wrote this post a long time ago but I just found your site a couple of weeks ago subscribed to the RSS and have been lurking and vastly enjoying ever since! This morning I clicked on your about me and I decided I had to comment! I am also a former stay at home mom and now a preschool teacher with 3 and 4 year olds. I was a elementary school librarian pre-SAH but something just never “fit” until I started working with preschoolers. You and I have other things in common too. I love singing and constantly break out into spontaneous silly songs. (Even at home and occasionally out in public much to my preteen daughters chagrin!) I also love love LOVE to read especially children’s books but also I’m a secret admirer of Young Adult Fiction (I love Sci-Fi YA) and of course adult books. Okay enough of me, but I just wanted to pop up on your screen and say “hi!” and thank you for writing about your experiences the way that you do!
By: mscaroline on February 7, 2009
at 11:21 am
Love your blog! I just came upon it a few days ago and have really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
By: G. Lorenzen on June 24, 2009
at 12:17 pm
Just wanted to drop you a note and say thanks for all the times you read my blog. I’m closing down G-Mas View, as I don’t have time to really work on it. I’ve always enjoyed your stories and will check back with you. Email me anytime–have a fabulous school year!!
By: G-Ma on August 17, 2009
at 1:59 pm
I am enjoying your blog very much. I’d like to add you to my blogroll if that’s ok? I’m a mom of four, two girls, two boys. Their ages are 15, 10,2,7months. I love reading other mom’s blogs about life, family and funnies. Keep up the great writing.
By: becausetheygrow on September 16, 2009
at 10:14 pm
love teh blog nice to know some teachers i know are so mean
By: richard on September 21, 2009
at 3:29 pm