This post originated in an email I wrote a friend. Thought others would enjoy it, too, so I have expanded on it a little. For the last few years, I have been volunteering with the book fairs the local school holds every conference week. That’s one in the autumn and one in the spring. I […]
Category: children
A good concert
The kids had a great concert last night. Unfortunately, the little camera couldn’t capture the action. I have one decent pic, of our trombone-player. Here it is! I wish the other pics had turned out. M had to play one piece from memory. He had two solos and he really boogied. G played beautifully — […]
Quality Work Recognized
Here’s a pic from a proud mama. Our younger child received his second “quality work award” from a teacher this past week, here he is standing next to some classmates being recognized before the whole school. Attending ceremonies like this takes time, but it is worth it for the kids to see that we […]
Thursday after Vacation
No, nothing turns out as it should… Tuesday evening was not as I had hoped. But that’s okay, we’ll cope. Yesterday was not at all as I had anticipated. I showed up to the school nearly 45 minutes early, had a talk with one of the professionals there, asking how to get the ball rolling […]
Monday after Vacation
Blessedly uneventful. Was able to spend some time reading and catching up on email and news. Well, pretty much. Was able to speak with school principal about something I was worried about. Was able to speak with specific teacher about the same something. We are all on the same page and matter should be resolved […]
True to Form… (the saga continues)
Nothing ever goes according to plan. I did spend a brief spell in town the day of my previous post… had a coupon for a free coffee and another for a discount on a book I wanted to get for one of the children’s birthdays. Just enough time to find the book, get the coffee […]