Flashback Friday: My Daddy

     For this Flashback Friday I wanted to talk about my Daddy. When I was in the first grade, I remember my dad picking me up from school. When I got in the car, he had two (wild?) birds in a laundry basket. I really have no recollection of what kind they were or where he got them from. I immediately became attached. Well, a couple of days later, the birds unfortunately died. My seven-year old self was heartbroken. Crying. I really don't remember much about those birds. Not playing with them, not feeding them, not even if I named them. (What?!) The reason I remember this at all is because of what my Daddy did after they died and I was so upset. My Daddy took me outside for their funeral. He buried them by the birdbath in our backyard. I distinctly remember that it was raining. {Why does it always rain at funerals?} He held me close under the umbrella and prayed thanking God for the time we had with the birds and probably for me to feel better. What a sweet thing to do for his daughter! He didn't have to do any of that! But he did. I'm thankful for this memory and for my Daddy. Happy Father's Day!!! 

Flashback Friday: The Day I Got Effie-Pooh!

     Three years ago this week, my sweet little Effie came into my life. She was so little and cute! (And still is, haha) One of my friends always reminds me that she was hardly taller than the grass, lol. She really changed me and brings me so much joy! I love her so much!!!

Flashback Friday: My Most Embarrassing Moment!!!

     So, I thought it would be fun to flashback on Fridays and tell a story or share a picture from my past. And what better way to kick this off than to tell the story of my most embarrassing moment?!? I can't believe I'm doing this!!! 
     Ok, here it is......A few years ago, either my first or second year as an SLP at a small school, I was going through a typical day of speech therapy. Therapy at school, head start, lunch, bathroom break, more therapy at school. So, around 1:00 or so, I'm going to get a group of kindergarteners. I distinctly remember passing a group of junior highish boys pulling up on the awnings outside the cafeteria. And I also remember that said group of boys snickering and laughing. I kept on moving though. Get my kiddos, and head back to my room. When all of a sudden, one of the teachers followed me out and said, "Ms. Candace, check your back!" My eyes got really big wondering what in the world could be on me. So, I put my hand back there and felt. Oh. my. goodness. My eyes got as big as saucers then. I totally had a long strand of toilet paper hanging out the back of my pants!!!!!! Seriously. Not a short piece. I kept pulling and pulling and pulling until I got it all. The entire time thinking, "How in the world did this happen?!" How embarrassing is that??? I thanked her so much for telling me. My question was, "How many people saw this and didn't bother to tell me?!" As soon as I got to my room, a student brought me a note from the other kindergarten teacher to tell me. Thank you kindergarten teachers! 
     And that, ladies and gentlemen, is my most embarrassing moment. I have to say, I was mortified at the time, but now I think it is just funny. Moral of the story: if you see someone in an embarrassing situation, please tell them! Sure, it may be awkward, but the person will really appreciate it!  Now, what is your most embarrassing moment?? I would love to hear it! :)