Melissa Ritchie

I never understood being nostalgic for the present until I became a Mother. Just 12 days until he's a year old and officially no longer a baby.

Last few days of summer break with some of my colleagues who are also my friends. @CoachBallard21 @CoachSims_DC

A dream come true. Ciao 💚🇮🇹❤️

Running into former students always brings me so much joy. Darius is a bright light in this world, and I am so excited for him to continue to Soar! ❤️🦅🤟🏼

Had my first school dream last night... 4.5 weeks left of summer

I was out of town this week and several people asked me who was keeping my baby. His father. He a very capable, most days a better parent than I, FATHER. The person who also knowing decided to become a parent. We don't procreate with people who don't participate.

Clark's first boat ride!

DC yearbook captured this special moment at graduation. I had this young man in class three years (I switched subjects). We had several conversations that looked like this, some were very challenging. I cannot wait to see him SOAR ❤️🦅

I've watched so much Bluey so quickly that I was excited to figure out that they are playing "Musical Statues" in the intro. The intro is the only part that Clark actually watches. I think he loves music.

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Out of all the "IYKYK" posts, there are very few times that "IK"

I've been sick all week. I'm really sick of being sick. I haven't seen some of my students since last Tuesday due to testing, FCCLA State, a doctor's appointment, and now illness. I miss my students.

The youngest eagle fan in the stands Friday night at the soccer game. He took a little nap between the girls and boys game.

A beautiful day in OKC with my little man ,💙🤟🏼

Just had lunch at Charlie's Chicken in Sallisaw. @RileeDHarrison Hope you're doing well!