Category Archives: School

Thanksgiving Feast

Jackson’s class had a Thanksgiving feast yesterday. They had turkey, (it was really chicken, shhhhh, don’t tell…) corn, mashed potatoes, broccoli, carrots, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie, and cupcakes. I know I’m forgetting some things. There was sooooo much food. I was really surprised by how many things they tried. The kids are off school all...

A Wiseman Once Said

Friday, after Jackson got home from school, I was checking all his papers in his backpack. There was a note from his teacher informing me that he would be a wiseman in the Christmas program this year. When I asked him about it, he said, “I am NOT going to be an angel! I am...

Mystery in a Bag

School projects drive me nuts. They drove me nuts when I was in school and they drive me nuts now. I was always the kid that turned hers in at least a day late, and stayed up all night to get it done then. I was willing to get the 10 points taken off just...

Exploreum Field Trip

I’m not sure how many field trips Christian’s been on to the Exploreum in Mobile, but we went on one again today. This one was the best yet. We saw a movie at the IMAX, so that was new. Usually, we don’t have time for a movie, but today it was the main attraction. Christian...

Another Big Day for Jack-Jack

Every October, Jackson’s preschool has Donuts with Dads. They go to school early and have milk and donuts for the kids, and coffee and donuts for the dads. The kids get to present their dads with cards, get their picture made together and spend the morning together having breakfast. It’s always a hit. This year,...