new2school: cookies fiasco
I heard: “Mom, Ms. S. is leaving, and we’re going to have a surprise going away party for her. I volunteered to bring cookies.” So, after dropping Chloe at gymnastics, I stopped by Baby Kroger to see what I could find. If you’v ever been to Baby Kroger, you know what a challenge that can
That “White Ham” sandwich ….
A month ago, Chloe jumped in the car for our twice weekly race from school to gymnastics. “The good news is I don’t feel sick!” Um … ok? “See, we had sack lunch in our classroom, and I had to eat a ham sandwich for lunch.” “No, no choice. That’s what they handed me.” Ever
Decatur: Expressions on the Ave
Chloe has now been attending school for two months, and tonight she had to get up in front of a “multi-purpose” room full of parents and speak two lines. She was quite nervous about this little part, but she did just great! I’m not a huge fan of chaotic gatherings such as the one tonight;
Will I ever Get Accustomed to School Events?
Chloe has been busily preparing for her debut on the big stage next week. She has a couple of lines to recite as well as songs she’ll be singing in a group. I think she’s less nervous than I am. A few weeks back, we attended our first “school-wide” even at Chloe’s new school. She
Bus Stop Mornings
One thing I never anticipated liking about Chloe’s foray into public school is walking her to the bus stop each morning. In fact, the bus was my first major complaint but that’s history now. Not only have we figured it all out, but the school system has worked out some kinks and improved communication as
school, four weeks later
When we started to seriously consider Chloe’s request to start going to school, I told her that if it didn’t turn out to be what she had hoped and imagined, that she would have to stick it out for six weeks. That would give her time to really see what it was like before deciding
GBK Gwyneth