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Category: firsts

2013/Baby Gray/first day/firsts/Happy House/mom/motherhood/parenting/school/teaching

When Worlds Collide

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

This morning, I switch roles in the classroom. I make the change from teacher to mom. Last week gave me a tiny taste of it, but I know that as Baby Gray spends ...

Baby Gray/family/firsts/fun/memories/Mr. Gray/s'mores/summer

Wordless Wednesday: Naked S’mores Edition

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

2013/Baby Gray/boat/family/firsts/fun/Uncle Clay/water

I’m On a Boat!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Uncle Clay got a boat a few weeks ago, and he took Baby Gray out for a ride yesterday afternoon. Now, being that he is mine, Baby Gray is always a little cautio...

2013/Baby Gray/dentist/firsts

Dino Teeth

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Baby Gray had his first dentist visit yesterday. We prepped a little the night before by checking out the office’s Facebook page and photos. By the time w...

2012/art/Baby Gray/firsts/paint/projects

Picasso, Baby

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Last week, I was working on a project for Halloween in which I was painting. A lot. Later in the week, Mr. Gray was working on a project for me in which he pain...

Baby Gray/firsts/ice cream

Documentation

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Friday evening, we headed to Austin so we’d be in town for The Mud Color Run Saturday morning (more to come; I forgot my camera at Rev this morning). We h...

Baby Gray/firsts/Salt Lick

Salt [Lick] to Taste

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Every now and then, Mr. Gray and I like to take a little drive out to the Salt Lick in Driftwood. I love their potato salad, pickles, and the little lemonade bo...

Baby Gray/firsts/Fourth of July/parade

First on the Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

My hometown did not have a Fourth of July Parade. Still doesn’t. I’ve never been to one. Until this morning. Baby Gray and I got to share a first. I...

Baby Gray/firsts/trip/zoo

Zippity Zoo Da

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Put a check mark next to “visit the zoo” for Baby Gray! He’s added the zoo to his list of firsts.  We swung through New Braunfels to pick...

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This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, This morning, mid-workout, I walked out and said, “Do you know we’ll be married 15 years this year?” 

Y’all. The fives and tens get me. How am I old enough to have been married that long? 

Sometimes I think back to the 16 year-old girl who knew she would marry this guy. She had no idea what she was signing up for—she couldn’t have dreamt how great he would be as a husband, a father, a leader, a friend, a confidant. 

So, while we’re a few months off, I’m still here. In awe of my calculation. Wondering how it could have flown by and been a lifetime all at once—but, you know what they say, time flies when you’re having fun!
Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel t Turns out, I like it a lot better when we travel to the snow and not vice versa. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 

Couple of thoughts: 
• offer heaps of grace and patience in the return to regularly scheduled programming
• choose to believe people are doing the best they can with what they have
• offer what you’re able
• check in on those around you

This week’s experience was different for every single person I have spoken to, even those very close in proximity.

Teacher friends, jumping to you for a second here, remember that each of your kiddos will have experienced this week differently, too, when they get back to you Monday (or whenever they are able). Some will have spent the time cuddled up, playing games, enjoying the snow with hot cocoa. Others will have been freezing, alone, and scared. Meet them where they are. Academic needs may not be the forefront upon return, and that’s okay. A hug and a smile goes a long way.
Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 Our beloved pitchers Thank you, @wurstfest! 🎤 

Our beloved pitchers come in clutch—AGAIN. Man, what can’t these things do? 

The good news: the cattle and animals have water. 

The bad news: our house does not.
Snow much fun! ❄️ I spent yesterday afternoon Snow much fun! ❄️

I spent yesterday afternoon bummed the go-kart wouldn’t start in the weather. Didn’t even think to bring my ol’ girl out. She got the job done! 

PS: the pasture’s too muddy. Don’t bother. 😂😂

PPS: I always wave as people pass. I almost never see them wave back. The whole “neighborhood” was honking and waving today.
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