I still don’t have a picture of Sarah doing the half-time show that I really like. I tried again last night. On my way into the stadium, a vice-principal waved and asked me about Tommy. A few minutes later, a parent asked me how Tommy is doing. Almost immediately another parent asked, followed quickly by […]
Have you seen this? According to my 15-year-old, I’m an all-powerful, evil villain who is personally responsible for all the woes of Bearden High School’s Color Guard. Students in Color Guard get a credit on their high school transcript. Since they are on block schedule, the class is about 25% of their regular school day. […]
If I do the carpool thing in slippers and jammies, will I: a. have car problems b. have teachers and/or parents wave me out for a chat c. cause my 15-y-o embarrassment that results in her seeking a legal change of name, school transfer and minor emancipation d. all of the above
Something bad happened in Knoxville today. As soon as it happened, some people began seeking solutions. Some people just wanted to place blame. Memories of the school, the community, the past and the present are being woven into the story. I did not attend this school. I attended a school of privilege in a city […]
This is Amy’s second year riding the bus to school, but her first year riding it home in the afternoon. Wednesday, she forgot to get on the bus and the office called us to pick her up. Thursday, I was sure there would be no problems and walked to the bus stop to meet her. […]
Slow down everyone! There are tiny people out there.
Are you ready for school? Some of us are and some of us are not. Sarah, Noah and Amy are ready. Their backpacks, bags of school supplies and clothes for tomorrow morning are piled by the front door. There are also three large flags leaning on the door, because all teenage girls carry an armload […]
Me: “How is the summer assignment coming Sarah?” Sarah: “I can’t work on that until I finish my book.” Me: “How is the summer assignment coming Sarah?” Sarah: “I’m thinking about it.” Me: “Do you need help?” Sarah: “No.” Me: “When are you going to do it?” Sarah: “After I finish my book.” Me: “No.” […]
I asked for help coming up with a new tagline for my blog and my life, since this year I will have five children in five different schools. The suggestions were great! I have narrowed the list down to my five favorites. Which one best describes life with a child in college, high school, middle […]
The stores have the school supply sections up and ready. Amy has her list and it would be a gross understatement to say that she is eager to go shopping for her first grade supplies. “I really neeeeed that puffy, glitter *insert pop culture icon here* folder/pencil/eraser for school.” After a million school supply lists, […]