Watching Time Fly
Thankfully, my dog behaved herself last night and allowed me to get a decent night's sleep. That is, if you believe a little over three-and-a-half hours and being licked awake at 6:45 qualifies as decent. Luckily, I'm an early riser.
Susannah and Baxter had to register at SFC today. That's always fun. I used to enjoy gloating at their expense that I wouldn't be starting school for another month yet, but not anymore. These days, a month is no time at all. And I'd just as soon not have to eat my words when my time comes. But I digress. I'm excited for Baxter. He's going into 6th grade, the ever-strenuous middle school. But he's got quite a few of my favorite teachers at SFC this year. Mrs. Reinink (History) is tough as nails, but I loved her so much. She is the one teacher you can count on to bust you for chewing gum, wearing your shirt tail untucked, or wearing shorts that don't meet dress code requirements. But hey, when you think about it, all you have to do to stay on her good side is follow the rules. Easy for you to say, Baxter replies. Mr. Pohl (Math) will be a challenge for him; Math never was my best subject, but he always taught me in a way that at least made sense. He was tough and firm, but also fair, and he encouraged me to do my best. I'm sure he'll do the same for Bax; now I just hope Bax will ignore the horror stories other students will share about Big Bad Pohl. Mrs. Stephens (Creative Arts) won't be that new for him, but I'm hoping Baxter will take an interest in Drama and consider pursuing the high school course when he gets older. I know he'd make a great actor and that she'd be happy to have him. He'll also be taking Bible, Study Skills, and Physical Education.
As for Susannah, it'll be her senior year. Wow. That's hard for me to process. It really has been three years since I was a senior and she was just entering the freshman class. But anyway, I'm pumped for her senior class. I have known so many of them through lots of activities we've participated in, and they're an awesome group of people. I'm glad most of her group has stayed together through much of high school; it's not easy to keep that many kids in one place for that long. She's got a big challenge on her place as she's agreed to take both AP English and AP Biology at the same time. Not an easy task, but I've had Ms. Gilbert's English before, and I know Mrs. Cooper. Susannah has always done her best work for her, too. So please pray that this works out for her, because if she can stick with it and pull out some good grades in those courses, it will really catch the eye of colleges around the state. That's quite a challenge, but I believe she can do it. I want her senior year at SFC to be her best year ever!
Well, I suppose I'll get off my little soapbox now. I still need to pack for the children's retreat this weekend. Here I go slacking off again. I don't know if my laptop will accompany me or not, but in any case, I shall return shortly!
Song of the Day: Martin Smith - "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble"
Verse of the Day: "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." - 1 John 4:16
Susannah and Baxter had to register at SFC today. That's always fun. I used to enjoy gloating at their expense that I wouldn't be starting school for another month yet, but not anymore. These days, a month is no time at all. And I'd just as soon not have to eat my words when my time comes. But I digress. I'm excited for Baxter. He's going into 6th grade, the ever-strenuous middle school. But he's got quite a few of my favorite teachers at SFC this year. Mrs. Reinink (History) is tough as nails, but I loved her so much. She is the one teacher you can count on to bust you for chewing gum, wearing your shirt tail untucked, or wearing shorts that don't meet dress code requirements. But hey, when you think about it, all you have to do to stay on her good side is follow the rules. Easy for you to say, Baxter replies. Mr. Pohl (Math) will be a challenge for him; Math never was my best subject, but he always taught me in a way that at least made sense. He was tough and firm, but also fair, and he encouraged me to do my best. I'm sure he'll do the same for Bax; now I just hope Bax will ignore the horror stories other students will share about Big Bad Pohl. Mrs. Stephens (Creative Arts) won't be that new for him, but I'm hoping Baxter will take an interest in Drama and consider pursuing the high school course when he gets older. I know he'd make a great actor and that she'd be happy to have him. He'll also be taking Bible, Study Skills, and Physical Education.
As for Susannah, it'll be her senior year. Wow. That's hard for me to process. It really has been three years since I was a senior and she was just entering the freshman class. But anyway, I'm pumped for her senior class. I have known so many of them through lots of activities we've participated in, and they're an awesome group of people. I'm glad most of her group has stayed together through much of high school; it's not easy to keep that many kids in one place for that long. She's got a big challenge on her place as she's agreed to take both AP English and AP Biology at the same time. Not an easy task, but I've had Ms. Gilbert's English before, and I know Mrs. Cooper. Susannah has always done her best work for her, too. So please pray that this works out for her, because if she can stick with it and pull out some good grades in those courses, it will really catch the eye of colleges around the state. That's quite a challenge, but I believe she can do it. I want her senior year at SFC to be her best year ever!
Well, I suppose I'll get off my little soapbox now. I still need to pack for the children's retreat this weekend. Here I go slacking off again. I don't know if my laptop will accompany me or not, but in any case, I shall return shortly!
Song of the Day: Martin Smith - "Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble"
Verse of the Day: "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." - 1 John 4:16
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