Labor Day

It's homework time. Why these boys wait until 8:30 p.m. to do homework is beyond me. It's painful. After all, I've done my seventh grade and fifth grade work -- 30 years ago. But that's part of being a parent -- helping with the homework. So, we drudge along. Luckily, neither of them bring home much. They are quite good at getting it done at school which means they really are using their time wisely; at least at school. I'm very blessed to have kids that do well in school, who try, behave appropriately, and are polite. Of course, they can't get away with anything that neither their dad or I won't find out about. Kinda stinks having your mom as a teacher and your dad as a custodian in the district. I think it rocks, but that's because I'm the momma.

The seventh graders are learning about the Constitution. What a great year to study it. This election will certainly make history. Will we have an African-American president or will we have a female vice president? Either way it goes, it's a first. Anyway, I've been working on some ways to integrate technology into their studies. I've been able to find the old Schoolhouse Rock videos on YouTube. Remember those? When I was younger, those used to come on during the cartoons on Saturday morning. I can still remember the catchy tunes and the concepts they were trying to teach. That's how I learned the Preamble. Actually, that's how I still remember the Preamble. I don't think I could SAY it, or write it without singing it in my mind. Whoever invented those was a genius. Seventh graders, if you are reading this blog, get ready -- we're watching the Preamble this week. Stay tuned....

Those interactive whiteboards were another fantastic invention. I really miss mine. I can't wait to get my new one. I'm getting a 77' Numonics Intelliboard. I'm looking for it any day now. My sales rep says I should get it by the end of the day tomorrow. I've been waiting for over a month and I'm just about to burst. Russell's going to be busy helping me put that thing up tomorrow night (if it comes in) -- he just doesn't know it yet. Surprise, Honey!