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The 7-yo while working on a "greater than" math problem, "But how can 10 be greater than 8? Isn't that just like, an opinion?" 😂
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My "best" today is just trying to keep the kids connected to the wifi that keeps kicking them off so they can do their online classes while I pace the house and try not to cry. Maybe answer a work email or two. This shit is just so hard.
I had my mid-year review today, which went better than expected given the whole WFH/taking care of kids situation. My boss also said, “Your ‘good enough’ is probably better than someone else’s ‘best’” and well, did I ever need to hear that right about now.
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I was not prepared for the emotional impact of My Octopus Teacher. It is so bizarre and interesting and utterly heartbreaking. We watched with the kids who were riveted as well. Highly recommend.
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Timehop reminded me that two years ago today I was in Denver for a work conference and went to see Beck at Red Rocks and there was a harvest moon rise behind the stage. Some day we'll make new memories like that again, right?
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I would much prefer my kids be at school in person, but getting to be a fly on the wall of their virtual classrooms is pretty neat. I try not to eavesdrop all day, but it's fun to hear how my kids choose to engage. They are doing really well with this, all things considered.
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The 7-yo out of the blue just asked me if I want to divorce @RothNotIRA and re-marry a goose.
Um ...
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I hope you find something to enjoy today as much as Chloe enjoyed carrying this stick during her afternoon walk. It’s the little things these days that bring joy. instagram.com/p/CFInYS4gGsZh…
Today is the first full day of online school, and the 11-yo is blasting "We Didn't Start the Fire" from behind his closed bedroom door. A little on the nose, dude. Or maybe it could count as extra credit for history class?
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Today was really hard in terms of work/school/life (im)balance, but a good friend Venmo’d $ to treat me to a coffee, and it was such a nice surprise during a moment of peak parent/professional flailing, I almost cried. Thank you, @thisisthesteph! You’re a gem, girl. ✨
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Cross-posting b/c I need this out of my garage ASAP. Any Seattle friends interested in buying a complete home brewing system? Here's the CL listing for details: seattle.craigslist.org/see/h…
It’s Milo’s first day of school, too, and we are very excited about who he has for his second grade teacher. I listened in on their first class meeting, and she emphasized to the kids,… instagram.com/p/CEuRpI1gK3rC…
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First day of middle school. Rowan has a pretty sweet set-up that hopefully makes up for the fact that school will be 100% remote for the foreseeable future. We’re making the best of this… instagram.com/p/CEuIaAMAxDT1…
Hey @SeaPubSchools, your robo-call just now said school starts tomorrow, Sept. 4, so I think you sent that message a day early. :-/
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Since we don’t have any info about what remote school will be like yet, I’m focusing on getting the kids’ rooms prepped with ample desk space and supplies and hey, IKEA being sold out of nearly everything we want might be the thing that finally breaks me.
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Hey @6crickets, I'm trying to get support to transfer an online summer camp registration ASAP. I've emailed, but hoping to talk with someone, as the camp starts this afternoon, and the provider does not have business hours today. Can anyone help me?
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