Just a Few Things

Today at school during read aloud with accountable talk, I was reading Martin Luther King, Jr. At one point I asked my students to turn and talk to their partners about how things would be different for us if MLK hadn't been brave, stood up for what he believed, and fought for equality. One of my Africa American students turned to his partner and said so bluntly, "I wouldn't be in Mrs. Hartzler's class with you and I couldn't be your friend." He didn't know I was listening in on him, but he caused a lump in my throat and tears to form in my eyes. Thank you MLK I don't know what class would be like without "Richard" and the many others just like him. Just remember no matter what you are special!

**********Switching gears to Jackson**********

Jackson crawled to the fridge stood up and was waiting for supper. HA! He loves to eat.

This week he has tried and LOVED french toast, waffles, cheese ravioli, and grilled cheese. He has thrown up a few times but not right after eating, so we are not sure if it is due to the cheese. He eats yogurt and hasn't had any problems with that. Hopefully, he is not lactose intolerant like his daddy. Jackson is a sharer, he likes to feed you his food.

Jackson also really likes drinking water from his sippy cup and copy us. If we take a drink, he take a drink. When we tip our heads back, he will tip his back too.

Oh and I am ready for this cold weather to be gone for good! Walks outside are calling my name:)