The Annual Sixth Grade Egg Drop

Each year, the sixth graders have the chance to drop an egg from the roof of the auditorium and see if it can survive the fall. Several other grades also come out to watch, cheer, and learn. (Griffin's class was one of them.)

Ellie and I had worked on several different packages and she seemed to have found one that was successful. What we didn't account for was another package getting dropped on top of it. Unfortunately, her egg didn't survive, but it was a fun afternoon anyway! She learned later that afternoon that she had been selected as the activities co-chair for the elementary school student council.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...part 1

Today is the day our school district welcomes the new 7th graders to junior high and the 10th graders to high school. Since Maggie is a sophomore, and Ian is in student council, two of the four kids are at school today! (I feel like I need to give an acceptance speech like, "I'd like to thank the school district for giving me the opportunity to have a few minutes of peace and quiet; my house is grateful for the few minutes of order it might enjoy. . ."). It's just a half day for them with an assembly, tour of the school, and barbecue. Ian's been gone most of the week getting all these things set up and ready for today.

I can't believe that I have a graduating senior this year. He has worked so hard to be a part of student council, and when he lost both elections and then was appointed, it made his, well, life! I also reflect, though, on when Pat was a senior and I was a sophomore and I felt he was far too protective. I find myself hoping that Ian will be the same with Mags, although she has a much better head on her shoulders than I did at her age.

In case you were wondering, there are only 72 hours left until the other two go!