Goodbye or Hello
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
My biggest dream, when I was a little girl, was to have a house full of kids. I had read the book “Cheaper By the Dozen” and felt a dozen sounded about right. I have always wanted to be a mom. Needless to say, the day I discovered I was carrying my first baby, I was in love.  My dream was coming true. Thursday of this week we leave to take that young man, who I swear just yesterday I held in my arms and rocked to sleep, to college. He chose a college that Google says is “6 hours and 31 minutes away”, however, we have yet to make it in that time. It goes without saying, I am having a hard ..read more
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Serve
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
I came back to my “little house” for lunch. Being able to leave school and eat lunch is a simple gift that I treasure. Deciding to check my email while I ate, I opened up Chrome and signed into my email account. Thirty emails waiting in my inbox. I quickly separated the trash from what needed to be read. I saved my K-LOVE Verse of the Day to read before I deleted it.  Having deleted what didn’t need to be read, I was left with five emails that needed my attention. I clicked on K-LOVE’s Verse of the Day to begin.   For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and ..read more
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Friday
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
Work is finished I’ve driven home Three hours through rain and St. Louis traffic Home to my boys Home to my dogs Together again Until Sunday. Time to savor being home ..read more
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Couldn’t Stop
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
Last night I couldn’t stop reading. I knew I needed to stop. But, I couldn’t. Just One More Page. I thought. Finally, I finished the book. Finally, I stopped. All day long, I was sleepy. No reading tonight ..read more
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Getting Wise
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
My job requires me to put a lot of miles on my car. In the past two days, I have put 480 miles on my car. I depend on my car to get me where I need to go, and I don’t want to be stranded on the side of the road in the dark morning hours by myself with a broken down car. It had been awhile since I had my car to the dealer for an oil change–I have taken to oil change places for the last four changes– so I made an appointment to take it to the dealer. “Good afternoon, Ms. Baker. It is nice to see you back again. I’m Chris. I will be taking care of you today. Let’s get you checked in.” As he says ..read more
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Moments
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
I’m trying to think of a moment. A moment worthy of a slice. There were lots of little moments today. Days are filled with a kaleidoscope of moments. Some moments are so sparkly, shiny you want to hold them up for everyone to admire. Some moments are darker and you have to look closely to see the way the colors swirl together in layers blending in and out of one another to find the beauty. Some moments are clear, transparent and you wonder if they were real at all or if your mind is playing tricks on you and they didn’t really even happen. Some moments are sharp and threatening. They caus ..read more
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Birthday Boy
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
Birthday breakfast: muffins Birthday dinner: pot roast, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, corn, rolls Birthday cake: chocolate chip Birthday ice cream: chocolate chip Birthday presents: Google Play card and a framed mosaic picture of coaching baseball last year Celebrating my true love’s birthday: priceless ..read more
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Emotions
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
Today… Emotions swirling up and down. Joy this morning seeing my son doing what he was made to do, and his passion for using his musical talent for God. Sorrow watching a family very dear to my heart celebrate the life of their beautiful daughter. Pride for my son in choosing to put his own comfort level beneath that of supporting his friend. Swirling emotions up and down.     ..read more
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Good Day
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
I served kids lunch with friends for youth weekend. I had a nap. I set up a new dog fence so my little escape artist will stop getting out. I went on a date. We had the house to ourselves this evening. Rosie slept in my lap while I watched tv. There was ice cream. My boys came home with stories to tell. It was a good day indeed ..read more
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The Conference
Steps In The Literacy Journey
by erinbakerreadwrite
2y ago
Two weeks ago, I taught a mini lesson to some first grade writers… “Today I want to teach you that writer’s don’t just tell readers their opinion right away. Writers say “hello” to the reader first. Writers can say “hello” by asking a question or using sound words.” Earlier this week, I was back coaching writing conferences in the same room. The teacher, the writer and I are gathered around the table. The teacher has her conferring notebook, the student has her book with just her title-My School- and I have my iPad. “Tell me about your writing, ” asks the teacher. “I’m writing about my school ..read more
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