No, it's not time for Cameron to return to school. In fact, just yesterday he finished his art course for 4th grade. FINALLY!!!! You'd think the ability to watch some podcasts and answer a few questions vs. making unrecognizable shapes out of newspaper and glue or popsicle sticks would encourage him to finish the course quickly. Not my darling son.
The past week has been stressful in that my grandfather was admitted to the hospital after collapsing in the bathroom and having to crawl to a bedroom in order for my aunt to hear him and come help. A pacemaker was considered but from what I understand it was determined that his heart is just hunky dory and that last I talked to him, he may have arthritis. I received an email this morning that he has returned to the nursing home and walked in under his own steam. Yeah!!!
So you ask what does back to school mean? Kelly quit school in February when she decided to return to Florida. She decided that she was going to get a GED and attend college or a trade school for radiology tech classes. In order to facilitate the GED, I offered to pay for it. She started the test on Wednesday and yesterday called to tell me she changed her mind. SAY WHAT? She met with a Navy recruiter and he told her a GED was a bad idea. They won't accept one unless she takes 15 credits of college courses. She pondered this and decided she wanted to go to a special on-line high school and get her actual high school diploma. I applaud this decision on all fronts. Her father fought her at first and after a few telephone conversations and emails. He finally agreed to be open to discussions. Her father and stepmother agreed to allow her to return to high school. They claim the reason they fought it was that they live out in the boondocks and picking her up after school from the city bus stop would be a hardship. After talking to them all and recommending options, they came to terms.
I am so excited that Kelly is returning to high school. I hope that she does this to a successful end. I am scared for her to enter the Navy at this time in history, but I can't accept the freedoms I enjoy without being willing to sacrifice in some way. My personal sacrifice lasted a full 6 weeks. This peripheral sacrifice may last much longer, especially if Cameron continues on his path to join the military. I support my children in whatever endeavors they choose to take. I'm fortunate that they want to serve their country. It is a selfless act that we should all be thankful for. I don't think we've ever personally thanked Glenn's cousin for his service in the Air Force. We'll have to remember to do so when we see him next.
Happy Summer everyone. Today we completed our first week of summer camp and Mommy is enjoying her mornings free to work or catch up on sleep. Cameron gets to play sports, swim and do arts and crafts. After July 1st the sport and swim hours count towards PE and we can be reimbursed by the school. Win Win.
The past week has been stressful in that my grandfather was admitted to the hospital after collapsing in the bathroom and having to crawl to a bedroom in order for my aunt to hear him and come help. A pacemaker was considered but from what I understand it was determined that his heart is just hunky dory and that last I talked to him, he may have arthritis. I received an email this morning that he has returned to the nursing home and walked in under his own steam. Yeah!!!
So you ask what does back to school mean? Kelly quit school in February when she decided to return to Florida. She decided that she was going to get a GED and attend college or a trade school for radiology tech classes. In order to facilitate the GED, I offered to pay for it. She started the test on Wednesday and yesterday called to tell me she changed her mind. SAY WHAT? She met with a Navy recruiter and he told her a GED was a bad idea. They won't accept one unless she takes 15 credits of college courses. She pondered this and decided she wanted to go to a special on-line high school and get her actual high school diploma. I applaud this decision on all fronts. Her father fought her at first and after a few telephone conversations and emails. He finally agreed to be open to discussions. Her father and stepmother agreed to allow her to return to high school. They claim the reason they fought it was that they live out in the boondocks and picking her up after school from the city bus stop would be a hardship. After talking to them all and recommending options, they came to terms.
I am so excited that Kelly is returning to high school. I hope that she does this to a successful end. I am scared for her to enter the Navy at this time in history, but I can't accept the freedoms I enjoy without being willing to sacrifice in some way. My personal sacrifice lasted a full 6 weeks. This peripheral sacrifice may last much longer, especially if Cameron continues on his path to join the military. I support my children in whatever endeavors they choose to take. I'm fortunate that they want to serve their country. It is a selfless act that we should all be thankful for. I don't think we've ever personally thanked Glenn's cousin for his service in the Air Force. We'll have to remember to do so when we see him next.
Happy Summer everyone. Today we completed our first week of summer camp and Mommy is enjoying her mornings free to work or catch up on sleep. Cameron gets to play sports, swim and do arts and crafts. After July 1st the sport and swim hours count towards PE and we can be reimbursed by the school. Win Win.
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