Today Ruth Ayres writes about claiming time. We all have busy weeks, some busier than others. These weekly celebrations are proof of what we choose to claim.
This week's schedule calls for a "listy" celebration.
1. Reading aloud The Watsons Go to Birmingham to my 6th graders with the room so
quiet, I could hear a pin drop.
2. Winning two post season tournament games and watching my daughter be a part
of this as a coach. (Final game tonight!)
3. Watching a student use his potential in positive ways.
4. Burning wood in the fireplace while curled up on the couch reading or writing or
grading.
5. Trying a new recipe and the family asking me to make it again soon.
6. Laughing until tears come with amazing colleagues after a long day of teaching.
7. Receiving and sharing books with my #bookrelays team.
Seven days + seven celebrations = a great week
Oh, oh, oh... nothing better than "curling up on the couch" while "burning wood in the fireplace." "Laughing until tears come" is good medicine. Someone once said if we want to be healthy we should have at least one roll-on-the-floor laugh each day. Great celebrations!
ReplyDeleteI knew I would like it when I saw the title. Lists seem an easy way to write, but they never fail to deliver something special. A room full of sixth graders, quiet, that's the power of a great book!
ReplyDeleteI love the "seven days + seven celebrations", Leigh Anne. And they are all good to hear about! Congrats to your daughter's team! And perhaps you could share that recipe? Happy Weekend!
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you described the readaloud, Leigh Anne - one of my favorite teacher things to do!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful, everyday achievements and celebrations. I feel my spirits lighten just reading about your week. 🙂
ReplyDeleteThese are some special celebrations. Don't you love that silence when we read aloud and everyone is captured? Pure magic.
ReplyDeleteSeven days and seven celebrations...that's wonderful!!! Thank you for sharing your celebrations!
ReplyDeleteEach one of these celebrations is a post! Wonderful week Leigh Anne.
ReplyDeleteThe Lucky 7! YAY for your daughter and her team! YAY for positive potential! YAY for cozy fires!
ReplyDeleteNice list. Wish I could be in your book club. I've decided to give myself permission to curl up on the sofa and read posts.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your list and the reminder to laugh after a long day. I was able to enjoy a laugh with my colleagues this week. Reminds me of Wayne Dyer's comment, "Stop taking yourself so seriously!"
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of listy celebrations. You have a wonderful list - one for each day of a week. Laughing until tears - wishing more of this to everyone.
ReplyDeleteI love the formula, Leigh Anne, and especially love #6. Laughter is great medicine for the soul. Trying to catch up on my readings from the various groups I am in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy-filled week!
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