“Thank you so much for sharing Ian with the students. My son rarely talks much about his day in school, but when I picked him up Tuesday, he started telling me about Literature class and your son being there. It was amazing to hear him talk like this, and be so enthusiastic about something. I […]
Hello Educators, I hope you are all enjoying your summer. This past year I returned to the classroom after an 18-year hiatus, while I promoted movement through WittFitt. Following a challenging, yet rewarding year inspiring 7th graders, I appreciate this time off to recharge & rejuvenate more than ever! Being back in the classroom, I […]
Hello Educators, It is equally as important to take care of YOURSELF as it is your students. YOU deserve a comfortable chair that allows movement & supports you as you plan lessons & grade papers. WittFitt has the perfect chair for you & your colleagues to pair with your teacher desk and/or add to meeting […]
“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively” ~Dalai Lama Preface My father, who Ian calls Grandpa B, was notorious for what can only be described as, ‘flying in the face of all rules,’ and being crafty enough to spin a perfect argument for its justification. It was difficult to be […]
Part 1 : if you need to catch up! Previous Blog #22: The Shenanigator “Just Deliver It To My Back Window” One evening last summer, Chad was covering patio furniture and closing everything up for the night when he saw a shadowy figure appear in our backyard. He watched closely and curiously, as the […]
I never fully realized the impact sports would have on my heart and soul – until this year’s hockey season. But first, let’s go back a few years to a sport Grace embraced, which would unexpectedly lead to life-changing moments for Ian, and for me. At 10 years old, encouraged by my love for the […]
Birthday weekend was upon us and there was an air of magic all around. Ian sprinted down the driveway and practically jumped into Grace’s arms. He had been anxiously awaiting her arrival for weeks. Asking me, probably every day, “Is Grace coming home, Is Grace coming home?” To which, again and again, I answered, “Yes, […]
HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY IAN! Every year, a few months before his birthday, Ian requests that we start a list with his crazy ideas, so that we are prepared to fulfill all of his birthday wishes. I often catch him on Amazon searching for the next ‘big’ toy or watching product videos of a family blissfully […]
When the four of us reminisce about all of our crazy adventures, formerly known as vacations, we all agree that many of our fondest memories are of times that did not go as planned – mostly due to Ian’s shenanigans. With each excursion, Ian steps out of his comfort zone a little more, and we […]
Waking up on Easter morning with everything in its place, I open my eyes to an animated Ian – just what I need at 6 am. Despite that he is almost 15 and starting high school this fall, Ian views life through the lens of a little boy. With incredible enthusiasm, he bounds through the […]
