Sooooo, way back in January of 1995, I was in the middle of my 3rd year of college. I’d opted not to play softball for a 3rd season . . . I REALLY wanted to graduate and be finished in 4 years. I was majoring in Accounting. I have no clue what ever possessed me to [...]
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Three and Six
It’s official . . . my Princess is now a third grader She’s beyond excited! She got the teacher she wanted (the same one Dude had in 3rd grade) and couldn’t wait to get on the bus this morning. She was up and dressed in her first day outfit way before I thought about [...]
Cross Country
In the spirit of having a bug up his butt, Dude decided to join the middle school cross country team this fall (middle school - as in NOT elementary school - as in my BAY-BEE is a middle schooler - WHAAAAAAAA!).
Now as much as I LOVE baseball and was more than willing to sign him [...]
Everyone Continues
I’m gonna lay it on the table before I gush over my Dude.
Not every kid who participates in a league/club/event of some sort should get a ribbon/award/trophy.
Kids do not “graduate” from preschool. They simply turn 5.
Kids do not “graduate” from 1st grade. Or 2nd grade. Or 3rd grade. Or 4th grade. Or 5th grade. You simply [...]
First Day of School - 2010
Hubby and I took the kiddos to the bus stop this a.m. to send them off to their first day of school. Princess is starting 2nd grade and is SO excited to have Mr. Krich, the same teacher Dude had when he was in 2nd grade. Dude is starting “his last year of elementary school” [...]
Did I Seriously Do That?
Princess’ first conference for 1st grade was partially student-led; she sat with us and the teachers and showed us some of her work and read some stuff to us. One thing I love about her teachers is that even in first grade, the kids have to do a LOT of writing, and they are expected [...]
Things I Learned in 1st Grade - Just Yesterday
The plague has finally left my body, so I got to go to Princess’ classroom yesterday for a couple hours to pick up some extra germs from the petri dish that is otherwise known as a First Grade classroom. Things I learned . . .
First grade is not for learning to read, do basic math, [...]
I Won The Back-to-school Clothes Lottery!
OK - so I didn’t actually win anything . . . but, my kiddos did try on all their existing clothing, and I don’t have to buy ANYTHING! I know! They have enough pants and shirts and shoes to last at least until December . . . right about the time they’ll each have another [...]
Week 1 is Done
Because of literacy testing today and tomorrow, Dude and Princess only had 3 days of school this week. They have today off, then have a half day tomorrow morning for testing, then the rest of the day off.
Princess reports that she had a wonderful first week! She likes being able to choose what she wants [...]
First Day
Today, my baby starts first grade. Yup - Ms. Princess is a FIRST GRADER! And Dude - he’s going into the 4th grade. 20 minutes until we leave for the bus. The kids? They are SOOOOO excited - and that makes me way happy.
Princess asked if she could get a new outfit for the first day [...]