An Example of What Excellent Parenting Really Is

Mamacita says:  I know it’s not a brand-new article, but when I  read Mrs. Bluebird’s post of May 26,  I wished she had submitted it to the Carnival of Education yesterday; however, to be quite honest, I think it deserves … Continue reading

Ten Things Tuesday

Mamacita says: 1.  Today was the first day of summer session.  So far, so good; my students seem very nice. 2.  I might be falling in love with “my” treadmill at the gym. 3.  The tractor is fixed, and the … Continue reading

WordCamp Chicago: So Far, So GREAT

Mamacita says:  Wordcamp Chicago is FANTASTIC! I truly enjoyed -and learned a ton of stuff from – all of the presentations today. Well, except for one, but I’m not mentioning anybody by name unless I have good things to say. … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I’m really not a very cool or adventurous person, and many of the things I’ve never done are done every day by most people.  I get that “raised eyebrow oh really” face from others, a lot.  Sigh. 1.  … Continue reading

KPC, PAL

Mamacita says:  Ah, acronyms.  Text messaging has given us tons of new ones, all harmless.  Well, unless you’re a parent or teacher, in which case, you really ought to familiarize yourselves with at least some of the rather interesting acronyms … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday: Cats

Mamacita says:  I love cats.  They are essential to my happiness.  Such small, soft, dainty, playful little creatures, and yet they control the workings of the universe and rule over all they encounter, often when we don’t even realize what’s … Continue reading