February Coffee Chat

Hey friends!  Grab your favorite coffee & breakfast and let's catch up.

Iced mocha with a side of Mr. Mittens for me.

1. Where are you shopping for your teen girls for swim suits this season?  We're on the hunt for great suits for Olive.  One piece.  No cut outs.  Cute print.  Also, swim suit cover ups for teens?  Do you have any suggestions?  Our usual spots of Target, Walmart, Old Navy are not exciting us this year.

2. How are Summer camp sign ups going for you?  We are just starting to map out our Summer and Spring activities to figure out what camp the kids would like to do.  

3. Do you have anything fun going on for Spring Break?  Ours is about one month away and we still have snow on the ground.  It's crazy to be thinking about swim suits and warmer weather as we are heading a little south for our break.

4. Teachers - what Summer plans do you have?  Are you working on any classes?  Workshops?  I've got my sights set on one or two, but am really hoping to enjoy Summer off with my crew.

5. Spring is birthday season at our house.  March = Fletcher, April = Leo, and May = Mr. Mittens and Olive.  The boys are having a harder time deciding on a theme they both are excited about than Olive.  Mr. Mittens is going to have a little tuxedo party :)

6. Confession: I keep a stroller in the back in the van just in case Leo would need a ride sometime.  The truth is that he hasn't used it in months.  Maybe a year.  But I can't bring myself to take it out.  Is there a baby item that you can't bear to part with??  We used it the last time we were in Wisconsin and it's been a silly security blanket of just in case ever since.  He'd probably think I was nuts if I offered him a ride.  Maybe I'll move it from my van to the garage before his 5th birthday :)

7. How are your garden plans coming for this year?  I bought okra and carrot seeds.  I learned last year that seed people buy their seeds right after Christmas and not in June.  Who knew?  And we are talking about the things that we would like to plant... a tiller arrived on our doorstep the other day.  Kevin's getting serious about gardening.

8. Are you all caught up on Sweet Magnolias??  I'm loving the newest season.  I just love the characters and the outfit inspiration so much.  Oh and the Southern accents are fantastic.

9. What are you putting in your kid's Easter baskets this year?  So far I've collected some favorite candies, one new book for each kid and I'm on the lookout for more ideas.  I usually lean practical - new sandals, goggles, swim suits and new spring pjs.

10. Have you thanked a teacher lately?  Think of your child's favorite teacher right now.  Think of something wonderful they have done for your child and then reach out to let them know you appreciate them.  It will mean the world to them.  I got a surprise email from a colleague this month.  She was in my room for one thing and then sent me an email full of compliments about my classroom and cc'd my principal on it.  It was such a sweet surprise.  I promptly printed it out and added it to my happy day file.  It is a file of nice notes that I've received that I can flip back through for encouragement.  I did this when I was teaching before and I started a file for my new job.

I'd love to chat with you in the comments!