Writing teachers need to write themselves.
I am participating in the Slice of Life 2015 Challenge,
where I attempt to write stories and narratives about moments in my life.
I apologize if this blog post veers off the informative "literacy lens" I usually write through.
This month I am pretending to be a writer, for my students' benefit (and my own).
Writers write.
#SOL15
The truth is, getting everything done before tomorrow was going to mean a late night, so I stopped at Dunkin Donuts and for the real must have: an iced coffee. It was our last stop before getting home.
When I got home, I put the bags on the kitchen table and started to get dinner ready. I was running around the kitchen and did not hear my children, just 5 feet away, argue about how my daughter could not see the TV. Mind you, the TV is downstairs and was not on. I'm not sure why she had to "see it" but I guess she did. And, her method of clear vision was to shove my stuff off the table. Starting with my brand new iced coffee.
I heard the thud of the cup, followed by the thud of my phone. Every drop of the coffee, along with the ice cubes, was spread in a cold, tan lake across the tile. Lying in the middle was my phone, which I grabbed as quickly as I could. Then, it seemed that almost half a roll of paper towels was needed to wipe up from caffeinated friend. Such despair filled me. They say don't cry over spilled milk, but in a moment like this I knew the saying would not be true regarding Dunkin Donuts beverages.
So, here I am, 11:52 CST, typing this slice, because I did not have my coffee and I fell asleep putting my children to bed. Now I did not make the eastern time zone cut off, but I had to slice away on Day 22. I have a list of things to do now, including creating Minecraft party supplies for my daughter's 5th. So, it is late, and I am groggy, but I kept my streak going.
Perhaps I should have gotten a straw and tried to drink it off my floor. That would have really made a slice to remember. Oh well.
Great slice! Good luck with the party
ReplyDeleteOh, how hard! Well, this will add to your memories of the birthday party to come. Good for you to still slice in the midst of all that you had to do! Sorry you slept through the deadline, but it was probably better for you.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I feel really bad for you, but this was a fun slice to read. You told it in such a funny way! I hope that the birthday party goes well, and you won't be as tired for it since you got some extra sleep.
ReplyDeleteOMG you had me right there with you when your treasured iced friend fell on the floor. How many times will we be able to count those moments; small kids near, food/beverage on floor? Hope you treat yourself today to that ice cold coffee. And congrats for getting your slice done. Time doesn't matter.
ReplyDeleteOMG you had me right there with you when your treasured iced friend fell on the floor. How many times will we be able to count those moments; small kids near, food/beverage on floor? Hope you treat yourself today to that ice cold coffee. And congrats for getting your slice done. Time doesn't matter.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely cry over spilled DD iced coffee! I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI love the last part about maybe you should have sucked it through a straw off the floor. It makes me think of all the possible "if only " and "what ifs" that plague or thoughts everyday. I am hopeful that writing did your heart good.
ReplyDeleteHope you got some sleep and you can enjoy the party. Maybe another iced coffee today. I also kept thinking about the phone - oh no- I home you were able to save it.
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Birthday!
Oh no! The tan lake made me laugh. Loved reading this slice to my five-year-old niece. You should have seen her wide eyes at the idea of shoving things off of the table : )
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Coffee on the floor with a straw. Visual success! Thank goodness it wasn't a Starbuck as the cost loss would have been more painful. D :)
ReplyDeleteThere were so many moments during this slice when I had a picture in my mind of what was happening! I hope that your phone survived!
ReplyDeleteOh my- that picture of you crouched on the floor with a straw just about did me in!
ReplyDeleteGreat slice Leah, and sorry about that coffee loss. My Kurig is on the fritz, so understand! Can't wait to hear about the party! :-)
ReplyDeleteI could hear the coffee cup fall. Oh, how sad.
ReplyDeleteI have fallen asleep putting my children to bed too. Brave mother to still write her story even though she needs her sleep for the big day tomorrow!