I tuned in to Live! with Kelly this morning when Kelly and Josh Groban were discussing a recent news story. In North Carolina, a 9-year-old boy was suspended for sexual harassment after telling his friend that he thought a teacher was “cute.” Both Kelly and Josh agreed that the punishment was unnecessary. After admitting that he had made a mistake, the principal of the elementary school resigned abruptly last night. While I also think that the suspension was exorbitant, I don’t believe that the principal should have been forced to either quit or be fired.
On a cold and rainy day in Baltimore, I wish that I could just curl up on the sofa with a good book, but I have several things on my to-do list, including sending out our Christmas cards!
I ordered them in October, so I have been anxiously waiting to send them out. I love receiving other families’ holiday cards then putting them on display in our house. We usually hang them on the back of our front door, but I’m thinking of making a DIY project (a wreath made out of cards) that I just saw on the Today show.
Time to brave the rain! At least I can still look somewhat put-together in the wet weather wearing my metallic crocodile rain boots!
[the leopard-print interior is my favorite touch]
What are your thoughts on the suspension?
Do you send out holiday cards? How do you display the holiday cards that you receive?
Do you own rain boots—what do they look like?
I think the suspension is ridiculous – but also dont think the principal should’ve had to resign. Did you see the story about the 2nd grade teacher who told her students santa wasn’t real?? WHAT A BIT*H
I did not hear about that! If I was a parent, I would be furious!
Yes I love sending out Christmas cards. For some reason I find it so much fun!
My rain boots are brown Hunters. WHERE did you find the Jimmy Choo ones?!?!?
They are from net-a-porter! I know they still make the black version, but I think the silver ones were discontinued.
Must investigate! LOVE :)
Why is your family so adorable all of the time? STOP IT you own the Jimmy Choo for Hunter rain boots?! I am so jealous! LOVE!
Haha, trust me, definitely not the case!
Yes, I had to hunt them down (no pun intended)!!
gorgeous card!!!!!!! i like to display cards on the window sill or even the xmas tree!
Thanks, Allison! I like the idea of displaying cards in the window sill!
That whole suspension situation sounds too extreme in both sides to the story!
My husband & I (& our pug!) are sending out our first Christmas card this year. Your family’s is really cute!
I agree–it has caused quite the uproar at the school!
NOT to sound conceded but I have my kiddos tell me that I’m pretty or cute or lookin’ good all the time. They are kiddos that are loving their teacher at that age- AND learning how to suck up too!!!! That is waaayyyy harsh!
What a cute family all of you make!
Hahaha, I like the way you think!
I love leopard!! these are cute and classy! you definitely are miss Jimmy Choo! ;)
I got my bachelors from UW in Seattle, the land of rain…so I hate to admit but I had a serious love for buying rain boots. I have 2-pairs of Hunter’s: Red/Black. Now I live in the land of sun so I never wear them…I could use some rain! :)
I hope you had a great day looking chic in your boots! xoxo!
If I went to school in Seattle, I definitely would find a way to justify buying multiple pairs of rain boots!
I love sending out Christmas cards! Mine is usually contains a picture of my dog. ;)
You rain boots are soooooooooo cute! I have a black pair that have white polka dots on them. I love them but they aren’t nearly as fun as yours!
Christmas cards with pets are always cute!
Thank you! They were a bit of an impulse purchase, but I love them!
Cool! I love it and i want to have it now right away! lol. Seriously i always love wearing rainboots because im comfortable with it, specially nowadays winter is coming so we need to ready our pair of rainboots.
Cute cards! I send out cards too, and lately I’ve been doing the picture cards too. They’re so easy!
Also, I totally agree about the suspension. People can be so uptight.
Thanks! The picture cards are great because you can easily identify who they are from!
I’m thinking missing recess would’ve been more appropriate, but it’s sad that the principal quit. As a teacher, if THAT’S harassment… oh my.
You’re Christmas cards are TOO CUTE!!
Completely agree–the whole situation was blown out of proportion.
Thanks, Corrie Anne!
Beautiful holiday cards! And the boots are great too :)
Thanks! :)
Love your christmas card! it’s beautiful! :D
Thanks, Kim!
I love your Christmas card, its so nice! :)
Thanks, Shannon! It’s always hard for us to coordinate a picture, but we were finally able to this year!
WOW. that makes me wonder if the kid had some history that’s unknown to us? Because that’s a brutal punishment!! I LOVE those boots! Too cute, there’s nothing better then finding a cute article of clothing that has an unexpected interior!
I would love to know the background, but it seems like everything was handled the wrong way.
You’re so right–a cute interior makes everything better!
1) Your family Christmas Card is AMAZING! So cute!
2) That wreath card-holder is my favorite! I want one so badly!
3) Your boots are too adorable.
Chase and I sent out Christmas cards for the very first time ever. It feels so grown-up! I always love getting cards and putting them on the fridge.
Thanks, Sally Anne! I’m waiting to receive more cards, but I want to do something creative with them!
Your boots are amaaaaaazing! I have bright yellow Tory Burch boots which I love but I actually have a really hard time matching them to my outfits…so they probably weren’t the most practical purchase. I may have to put in a few more hours at work so I can invest in a pair of Jimmy Choo rain boots! That wreath idea is super cute too! If you’re looking for some holiday crafting ideas you should check out pinterest.com. You need an invite but you can browse without one, and they have so many ideas for crafting and decorating and baking!
They were expensive, but I love that they are versatile! Plus, I love the quality of Hunter boots.
I’ve been on Pinterest before, but I don’t like getting sucked into spending hours on the computer browsing!