Maple Syrup

In my EAL class I'm doing a unit on Canada and tomorrow, we'll be talking about maple syrup. We'll talk about sap, tapping trees, Sugar Maples and all things maple.

So what is this keener teacher doing? I'm going to make waffles and serve them with maple syrup tomorrow. I am so excited!

It's going to be messy and sticky and a little chaotic but it will be such fun!

Signs of Spring

There are a number of people on Facebook who commented on the fact that they could hear and see the geese flying overhead yesterday. A sure sign of spring.

For me, the first sign of spring that warms my heart is...the sound of the sump pump. It is one of the most comforting sounds for me because I know that the snow is melting and the water is not coming into my basement.