Kathryn Freed
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My Ss are better than your Ss! I got this wonderful, encouraging message this morning! Aren't they great?
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@SweeetNLowee
I’m really grateful that this blew up and showed up in my stream because I had an 11 pound baby and for some reason feel guilty like I did something wrong. But seeing this and other mamas of big babies helps me feel better.
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A student told me to blog about this...I hope this counts. Function notation in our notebooks...movable :)
#alg1chat
http://t.co/BvGcQofFrd
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My principal sent an email clarifying that masks are still required at school even though the governor changed the mandate.
#grateful
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Esther Elaine Freed 🥰
Looking forward to bringing Essie home to meet Ruthie! Hoping we can make that happen today, but there are still some uncertainties.
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@taylorsschumann
Is this a local group, because “available at Costco” means I have to drive 1.5 hrs one way. Which complicates it in a whole host of other ways 🤪 the “if I can do it, then you can too” level of believing we’re all at the same starting place is ridiculous
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I haven’t decided how much I want to share about what we’re going through right now, but we really need prayers.
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I have about 400 hours of work to do before school tomorrow. Anyone else relate?
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Can we talk about how employers are like “please avoid gathering in large groups when you are not at work” but then expose us to over 100 students throughout the day in our classrooms?
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Adding to our family in a more traditional way...Baby Freed due January 1st!
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So, the really hard thing I did a few weeks ago was to decide not to return to the classroom next year. I am very sad as I love my coworkers, students, and have my dream job.
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Why are we not talking about how nice a face mask is in the cold windy winter weather?
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I would like to celebrate that I have lost twenty pounds in addition to my pregnancy weight. I am still working on the rest. And there is muscle building to do, but progress is progress. Going slow and doing the work to make sure it stays off.
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Ruth Elizabeth Freed was born last night after a long labor and delivery process that did not go as we had hoped. She and I are doing well this morning! She is 11 lbs and 22 inches.
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Very, very proud of my girls’ outfits today.
I knit those sweaters!!!
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This statement is no longer true 😁😁😁
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Just a shout out to
@fawnpnguyen
for sharing about grading with highlighters, because it has super much lightened my teaching load.
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Me: I need a break from Twitter
*closes twitter*
...
*opens twitter*
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I did a hard thing. Maybe sometime soon I will be ready to talk about it. It was the right thing for me at this time. But it was hard.
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Setting boundaries for myself does not make me a jerk. Setting boundaries for myself does not make me a jerk. Settings boundaries for myself does not make me a jerk. Deep breath.
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@sophgermain
I know for myself that I am late more because I quit prioritizing timeliness over peacefulness. I’ve realized that being rushed makes me more likely to be rude and I don’t want to be that person. One of the ways I’ve re-evaluated my priorities since the start of the pandemic
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I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say I have received zero feedback on my teaching this year. And I’m not saying this is a year to evaluate teachers, but it’s definitely a year to observe and encourage teachers. I could use some positive feedback. It’s been a long year.
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@emilykmay
I have often wished to borrow a preteen just so that I could leave the kids in the car with him/her.
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@emorgan1616
I expect my son to communicate, but I also do too. I am still responsible for him - he is not yet an adult. If a coach takes his word without hearing from me then I have some concerns about his safety.
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We are heading out the door for supper
Pregnant me: I need a snack for the car
Hubster: we’re going to supper...
PM: I know, but I need a snack now
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Just taking down all my classroom stuff. Admiring all the systems I set up for myself to help me be successful. I’ve learned a lot in my ten years of teaching.
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@ShanaVWhite
HS classes limit seat time in exchange for more asynchronous work. Using the time students are in person with a teacher as a “hot commodity” may improve focus, respect, and eliminate busy work. This also opens larger blocks of time for CTE learning and internships.
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Stayed up too late working, even though we had an early dismissal and two hours of work time after school. Even though I was caught up on Sunday (because I worked many hours over the weekend). The work load is completely unreasonable folks. This is not ok.
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Continuing my Sunday night tradition of holding the sleeping baby. Feeling her heart beat against mine - listening to her breathe - her head against my cheek - the way we comfort each other 🥰
Praise God for this joy in my life
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It’s really weird for me because I wanted to be a teacher before I wanted to me a mom. But as I tell my students, as you grow your dreams may change. Don’t be afraid to let them.
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@disasterballet
And the gate keeping of these resources that are ridiculously difficult to set up. Even with a college degree and as a native English speaker I cannot understand the paperwork! And the wait lines? But if they’re in foster care sometimes they get bumped ahead of the line… 😒
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@MamaDoctorJones
My obgyn is the most caring doctor I have ever had. She always showed compassion for me and my baby. I definitely agree that this can come from doctors, midwives, and others. It is not the label that matters, but the person!
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Last day of school.
Could not tell you who is more excited: the students or the teachers!
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@taylorsschumann
@finneyfer
This is the way “it’s time for you to go. You can come back tomorrow/next week/whatever “. Many kids are not hurt my this directness even if we as adults would be.
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One thing about pandemic teaching (in person) that I was not prepared for is that it is much more isolating. Yes, I’m seeing my students each day, but I am rarely seeing coworkers. I miss my coworkers.
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Our doggo is eager to protect her new charge - she just wishes she could get a bit closer!!!
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5 yr old practicing counting: Is there like an ending to counting?
BOOM! WOW!
Me: What a great question! What do you think?
5: Probably not, bc it keeps going
15 yr old says:
#tmwyk
is needed here
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I’m not grading tonight and I’m calling my lesson plans “good enough” even though they are not great. And I’m headed to bed soon.
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First day of my new job tomorrow: stay at home mom.
We’ve had a summer, but Tim starts back to work tomorrow. We are sure going to miss him! I expect about a million “where Dada”s out of Ruthie.
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@MsJayLee22
Also couldn’t say shut up. Or “that sucks” my mom wanted us to say it “vacuums” 🙄🙄🙄
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@ShanaVWhite
I would also love to see more fluidity in courses and changing them more than twice a year. Done with algebra? Move to geometry. No waiting until the next academic year starts.
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Really excited as I think we are on track to potentially pilot IM high school materials next semester! I really truly have been waiting my whole career to have quality resources!
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Our county got more vaccines and now we’re all getting vaccinated on Friday instead of just 35 of us!!!! Woo hoo!!!
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Due to the coming new addition, I have lots of household ambitions that include painting, rearranging, and some redecorating. Unfortunately, most of this falls onto my husband.
Fortunately, he is so willing to work to accomplish all my dreams to prepare our home for the baby.
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The number of teachers who realized google is down before 6am is astounding.
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To do list for tonight:
◽️ dishes
◽️ laundry
◽️ shopping
◽️ paperwork
◽️ grading
◽️ lesson planning
◽️ get ready for bed
Current status:
✔️ laying in the couch
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@emilykmay
What??? People actually say that? There is a whole part of Christianity I have been saved from experiencing and y’all are constantly reminding me to thank God for that blessing
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You guys! For the first time that I can ever remember I have upperclassmen EXCITED to be in my class because they remember positive things or their friends said nice things about my teaching 😁😁😁
This makes my heart so happy.
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I wish I could just have my mom do the hard things for me like when I was 12.
You mean I have to make the phone call MYSELF? I have to make the decision MYSELF?
I am a whole 30-something married adult with four kids, and doing the adult stuff is still really hard some days.
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I’m tired of teachers being asked to carry the heavy lifting of the pandemic when others aren’t willing to do their part (or anything really).
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Big sis decided to hold little sis’ hand to help her cope with the terrors of a diaper change 🥰🥺
#ruthiesbabybook
#essiesbabybook
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I am not a dog person, but we are thinking of having this gal join our family and I think she is adorable!
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Bought cilantro for guacamole. What should I do with the rest of the bundle?
But for real, why do we have to buy such a huge bundle?
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Who I am now is not who I thought I’d be, but I don’t regret it.
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Today is a really big day for our family, and I’m really excited. But also...it’s stressful.
Pray for calm and fun for us!
Possible update later today...we shall see!
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The baby is dropped off, I have done my first pump of the day, and I’m sitting down for distraction-free devotions.
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WE’RE ABOUT TO GET TO SEE RUTHIE! I missed her so much and I cannot wait for her and Essie to meet 🥰
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Y’all, I married into the best family! Got a phone call this morning asking if we wanted to pick strawberries...OF COURSE WE DO!!! 😋
Off to a fun morning adventure...
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We finally got the call!!!! No school tomorrow! Bring on the blizzard and cozy, snuggly day 🥰
◻️weekly home blessing
◻️cookies
◻️lesson planning
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News I cannot share is making me anxious tonight. It is likely our family will be changing once again, but we have some decisions to make, so pray for us please!
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Super proud of myself, and extremely grateful for my husband, because we have been walking over a mile each day to help me stay healthy for the baby 💕
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16 yr old: How many twitter followers do you have mom? 100?
Me: Umm, nope. Over 1000
16: 😳
Me: 😆
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Happy Birthday to this girl! Glad snow came yesterday so we could go sledding!!!
#ruthiesbabybook
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I did the hardest thing on my list for today, so now I can just sit here and do nothing, right?
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Love walking around with a green highlighter when students are practicing in class and marking correct problems right then and there. Makes them actually want to go back and fix mistakes so they can get them all marked 😁
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Y’all, rereading Harry Potter this summer. One down, 6 to go. So far very pleased with my choice
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In my 9th month of pregnancy I’ve decided that getting dressed counts as my exercise for the day.
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Just got mocked for wearing a mask. 🤪
Catch me still wearing it tomorrow...
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@Calculord
I got offered a job at the interview by the superintendent. He wanted an immediate answer. I just learned about the school. I said “I can call you tomorrow but I need time to reflect with my husband on how this will impact our family”
Expecting an immediate answer is not fair.
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I repeat, I will be getting the COVID vaccine today. Dose
#1
, 11:15am, meet my arm. I couldn’t be more excited. Am I anxious? YES, but I’m 100x more excited.
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@BabyBlomsMomma
Um…when I chaperoned a third grade field trip I’m pretty sure kids and adults were all told not to send money or make purchases. It was an educational to the zoo and all they needed was lunch and sunscreen. This is crazy. I’d be so upset.
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I picked up my guitar today. First time in a long time. It was nice. I can’t wait for summer so I can choose more of my activities!
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4 yr old: You know why I like school? I like school because *starts to get giddy* I like *giggle giggle* MS CROLL!
Shout out for teachers who like their kiddos so much that they like you back!
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The baby is asleep in bed and we are intentionally ignoring the rest of the todo list in favor of a show together on the couch.
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14 yr old: at least I have friends
Me: I have friends too
14: Your blog/twitter friends don't count
Yes, actually they do!
#mtbos
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Ways my daughter thinks she can avoid her nap…
#ruthiesbabybook
But also I’m too pregnant to carry her up the stairs when she’s upset 🤪
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Hey y’all, I’m headed back to the classroom soon. Here are some things that convinced me I could do this:
- very part time hours, agreement I will do most of prep work at home outside of teaching hours
- childcare options, including keeping the girls with me
- small class sizes
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Ruthie goes to her first day of daycare and I’m not emotionally ready 😭😭😭
I don’t actually go to work until Wednesday (was hoping I’d be allowed in the building but I’m not), so probs just going to home home, drink coffee, and cry 😭
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I donated breastmilk today and I’m just so happy. I was able to do this because of the pandemic and working from home 😊
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Every once in a while I have a split second of panic trying to remember when I last felt the baby move. Then I remember I birthed the baby and it is no longer inside of me 🙄
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My trig students should get why this is cute!
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