I thought I was buying 5 bananas, but it was really 5 BUNCHES of bananas, so now I have 15 pounds of bananas, and 3 of my neighbors will now get one bunch of free bananas. There’s a story math problem in there, but I’m allergic to math. I give you the right to use my lack of attention to detail while using Instacart for your math lessons.
When I was little, I would get so mad if anyone called me cute.
“I’m not cute!” I would say. “I’m pretty!”
This kid gets it. I feel seen.
It also reminded me of a poem my mother had me and my siblings memorize when we were kids. So I share it with you. It’s nice to be pretty, but it’s more pretty to be nice!
I love it when I get to stay at unique B&Bs when traveling. They are so cozy and charming, with just the right amount of hauntedness. The door opened on its own when I unlocked it. Very hospitable ghosts.
Scott said if anyone asks who his favorite author is, he will say Dav Pilkey with a totally straight face, no hesitation. It’s a joy to listen to their laughter. @dav_pilkey
I really want a fireplace, but I can’t have one, so I buy lots of candles. If my next post is a pic of my house ablaze, just know it was in the pursuit of joy.
Breaking: I figured out how to like winter. #islandparkidaho #twotop
My sister had this mug made for me! Aaaaahhh! I love it so much!!!
My school visit yesterday was completely magical! Thanks to my sister, @caitlindemass for the incredible amount of work she did to make this day special for everyone. She made most of the big posters and displays, planned and carried out so many fun activities, and got the whole school reading my books. And my nephew got to be Rumpelstiltskin in our storytelling theater. He’s the cutest. #authorvisit #schoolvisit #middlegradebooks #fairytales
Happy February, when Chicago thinks it’s Antarctica. Moderately crazy people still run outside, and the totally insane still swim. (Seriously, I see them. It’s mind-boggling.)
3 days until I visit my nephews’ school in Utah! They have gone above and beyond with their reading, activities, and decorations. My sister has been running herself ragged to make it a special day for everyone, bless her. I really need to bring my A-game, and I wish I still had pink hair so I could match the photo they used! #schoolvisit #authorvisit #middlegradebooks