Tag Archives: moments

Time and the First Day of 1st Grade

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

Time. It is constant, ticking away each second, forming each minute, adding into each hour, then day. On and on until weeks, months, and years pass. Time also is a master magician, casting illusions over our lives—speeding up some moments … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dances with Chaos, Lil Diva, The Tackler | Tagged education, family, first day of school, humor, life, moments, nclb, siblings, teachers | 3 Comments

Five Minute Rhythm

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

I get lost in the days, following the rhythm of Things To Do. Breakfast. Laundry. Kids to camp/preschool (if a school day). Laundry. Cleaning. Errands. Working out. Lunch. Errands. Karate. Dinner. Bedtime. I rise and fall, going through the motions, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Dances with Chaos, Vacation | Tagged family, five minute friday, humor, life, moments, rhythm | 14 Comments

The Search for Five Minutes

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kelly K @ Dances with Chaos

Five uninterrupted minutes is almost impossible. My children sense when I want to write, and suddenly my lap is a writhing pile of children—each fighting for the best spot. I feared I would never get the chance to write. My … Continue reading →