Savor

          Today, I found myself pausing briefly throughout the day

- to savor the moment.

Driving to work, reflecting on my epiphany about reading.

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Arriving at school, my room ready for the day.  I reread several articles.

SAVOR

Watching my students, eagerly grabbing and trapping their thoughts in their notebooks.

SAVOR

Munching on a Subway sub for lunch, listening to colleagues share as I grade tests.

SAVOR

Smiling, I listen as my students share their thinking with such passion that they move from their knees to standing.

SAVOR

Writing notes, I wait as one student describes her book with reflections and comparisons. 

SAVOR

Sighing I pack up my bags to go home, knowing that I'll see my Grandma when I get home.

SAVOR

Easing back on the couch, I feel my eyelids dropping as my son curls up next to me for a nap.

SAVOR

Asking to ride bikes, my kids and I laugh as we test out new tricks.

SAVOR

Swinging through the brisk air, Cole begs, "Higher, Mama! Higher!"

SAVOR

Pouring water from a pretend teapot, my daughter smiles asking, "Do you take sugar?"

SAVOR

Reading books, my daughter demonstrates lots of new reading skills, grabbing book after book.

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Dressing for bed, Cole asks "Kenna, will you marry me?"  "I can't, Cole" "But, I have to marry you, Kenna." "Mama, if I don't marry Kenna, will I marry you?"  "Who will I marry then?"

SAVOR

Crying, Kenna begs to keep reading when bedtime comes.  I'm so proud of her.

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Realizing how complete today was I find my book, head for the comfort of my bed, ready to join beloved characters in their world.

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