First days of school

Day one has come and gone for my daughter's first day of 3rd grade. She is in a new school with a brand new teacher. She has a brand new backpack and big girl shoes. We took extra care picking out the outfit and doing her hair. Despite all that, all she could say about her first day of school is that she didn't learn anything! Most kids would be jumping from the rafters. My kid expects homework and full lessons on day one. You have to give her credit for that go-get-em positive thinking. We will see what happens when she enters middle school!

the things we do for our kids...

We had a lovely weekend that ended in me driving all the way to Great America to pick up someone's phone... Yes. I drove 3 hours round t...