1. this coffee cup
{because it was given to me for christmas; because fits just right in my hand; because it has grace and rejoice written on it; because it has a lid (for keeping my coffee hot when i have instruction to be doing and when we run out for recess) and that lid doubles as coaster; because it is green}
2. this pad of paper
{because little birds; because green; because it's from my mom; because i've put some of it in my journal and sent some off, filled with words, to friends}
3. this nature table
{because fossils; because tools; because sticks; because outside-brought-in helps keep me grounded}
4. this binder
{because i knew i hadn't thrown it away; because it is chock full of work i did back in 2000; because i am going to be able to use this lesson plan with my 4th - 8th graders; because mrs. pollifax}
5. this desktop
{because work and favorite things mixed all together}