In the Middle Newsletter
Winter Break Edition 2019
Principal Ponderings: Doors and Windows
I haven't shared too much of my family stuff, but this holiday season will probably be the last that I spend at my parents on Christmas Day as we (eventually) move into Casa de Swegles. It will also be the last that my mom will probably be entirely present for it all. My mom lives with Louis Body dementia and who knows what 365 days will bring. While the door may be closing on that tradition of presents and breakfast at Casa de Swegles 1.0, I look forward to a window of opportunity opening to start new traditions with my own TEAM Swegles.
Best news, however, Grandma Phyllis called yesterday and she made some egg noodles for Christmas dinner. YES!
How have your traditions changed over the years? What is a tradition you have now that wasn't present 3-5 years ago?
Upcoming Dates and Events
12/23
- Forgive yourself from forgetting that you did not turn off the alarm. Stay up, read, and drink good coffee.
12/24
- Don't stress too much that you haven't purchased enough gifts. Money always works or you can regift that sweater from Aunt Karen that still has the tags on it from last year.
12/25
- Find the joy today.
12/26
- If you are that type of person that shops on Black Friday, then get up and go get those post-Christmas deals!
12/27
- Go GREEN! Pinstripe Bowl vs. Wake Forest 3:20pm
12/30
- Ahh, routine has set in and that feeling of being able to sleep in after 8:00am is amazing!
12/31
- Woo hoo! See you next decade! I'll be setting my alarm for 11:55 so I can wake up, watch ball drop, and go back to sleep.
1/1
- 80% of New Year's Resolutions fail by February and 92% all together. Don't let that happen to you. Get Jon Acuff's Finish to "give yourself the gift of finish."
1/2
- National Personal Trainer Awareness Day. See above for reasons why.
1/3
- Cram in all the things you haven't done on break!
Instructional Strategy
Resources Worth Sharing
YouTube Challenge - I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present
Tweet of the Week
What I'm Listening To: N'Sync
*NSYNC - Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays (Official Music Video)