dcosand: That woman right there, she has loved me since long before I was born. That guy there, I once drove a car into a river with 5-year-old him as my passenger. And that baby right there, she made me a grand uncle. So, in all, a pretty wonderful day. #famil
dcosand: EVERY 3RD GRADER ON THE PLAYGROUND: Mr. Cosand! Watch me!!! ME: I'm watching! #teacherlife
dcosand: This week has brought so many sweet surprises and gracious gifts. Thank you, Whitney and Aiden, for making me feel so appreciated today! #teacherlife
dcosand: When your student gets a buzz cut. #teacherlife
dcosand: Awesome blue cowboy shirt? Yep! Big collar? Check! Kindergarten dominance? Uh....Maybe not. #1977 #schoollife #me
dcosand: Three things I love: 1) When my students give me their art, 2) When my students call me Cosand, and 3) When my students draw us together in a picture and I'M the short one. #TeacherLife #3rdgrade
dcosand: So...There is actual grass growing on my lawn mower. I'm not sure if that makes me a farmer of a failure. #greenthumb #accidentalgarden
dcosand: I'm reasonably sure this is the official logo for a competitive sport which combines full-contact precision dustpan scrimmaging and ostrich imitations.
dcosand: I guess we all need some self-affirmation sometimes... #bethebest #winning
dcosand: I may have eaten my kids' childhood for dinner tonight... #veggietales #jimmyjohns #separatedatbirth
dcosand: Waiting for turtles...
dcosand: The best afternoon surprise I could imagine. I love this Abby girl. #dadlife #cominghome #daughters
dcosand: Elijah - December 2016
dcosand: Elijah - December 2016
dcosand: Everyday in my classroom, I work with students who have a gazillion questions. Every new development...every changing moment...produces a new "why?". I try to give them an environment in which they can question and explore and learn without fearing that a
dcosand: One of my favorite things is when students grow facial hair in an attempt to look more like me. Well done, kiddo. Well done. #fauxstache #doppelganger #nicetry
dcosand: Last night and today, I've had the joy and privilege of sitting next to my grandma as she recovers from surgery. She's nearly 97 years old, and her beautiful heart is full of love for her family. We've been remembering the past and looking forward to eter
dcosand: It's been several years since Friday night football has been part of my weekly routine. I'm enjoying the sound of the crowd, the energy of the field, and the wonderful company.
dcosand: Post-homework brownie building. Because chocolate. #dadlife #daughter
dcosand: This woman - @shani_baby_ - embodies joy and life. She never backs down and always holds fast to faith. This morning, she told me that life is all about the little dances. I think she's correct. 😊 (I don't usually high jack photos someone else shot
dcosand: Today, my beautiful best friend gets even better. Her spunk and her sweetness caught my eye...and her fierce faith and genuine spirit stole my heart. Happy birthday, @shani_baby_ ❤️
dcosand: Pretty day, beautiful company.
dcosand: Mornings and coffees and smiles. All wonderful things, indeed.
dcosand: Crowder. Amazing.
dcosand: These kids...these promises fulfilled...these blessings bestowed...these reminders that God is gracious. What a joy to be their Daddy. #dadlife
dcosand: A beautiful late summer day, an open road, tall trees and rushing rivers, and a lovely person to share it all with...I can't imagine a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
dcosand: A warm summer evening, good music, and wonderful company. Kind of doesn't get much better.
dcosand: My oldest little girl turns nineteen today. It's humbling how quickly time flashes by. Happy birthday, Abby. I love you truly. ❤️
dcosand: I've been tagging along with these women for 45 years, which is remarkable since they're both only 29 years old... #sisters #siblings #home
dcosand: In times of grace and joy...through seasons of pain and confusion...the absolute goodness of God remains.