Deep Thoughts

1. If Maxim has photoshopped women on it's cover every month, why doesn't Cosmo have photoshopped men? I don't need to see MORE photoshopped women, thanks. 

2. Crutches have been around since, like 1527. Why hasn't anyone invented something better yet? #milliondollaridea

3. It's 2014, people. Why isn't Rosie the Robot cleaning my house? Why don't cars fly? #jetsons

4. I hope that people who clean the port-a-potty at concerts and so forth get paid a shit ton of money. 

5. Why is there only one version of the alphabet song?

How to thank a teacher...

There are several ways to thank a teacher. A simple note will do. We love gift cards too. But an often overlooked show of gratitude is to write a letter to the superintendent. You can cc the teacher, and it will go in their personnel file, especially if you mention in the letter that you would like it added to their file. It is kind of a big deal. Often parents chip in for a class gift, send in goodies or a gift card. These are all appreciated. A well crafted letter is free, and an especially appreciated way of letting us know we are doing a good job. By "we" I mean all school personnel: guidance counselors, nurses, ot, pt, speech pathologists, admin assistants, anyone who has helped you and/or your child navigate the public school system in a helpful or meaningful way!