The fall school skating party was this week and the kids had a blast. Joel pointed out that his skating skills had improved (I must have missed him practicing this year!! :0), and Hanna was proud that she could stay on her feet most of the time. She didn't even care about the bounce house this year--they were both a'rollin'!
Joel hanging out with some friends. Looks like he and his fellow flankers were cozying up to the "cool" older kids!
Hanna even found some preschool classmates to skate with. They were pretty independent at this year's event.
I don't have pics because I forgot the camera, but Joel ended his season 2 in baseball today. They put up a good fight, but toward the end, the other team skunked them. Joel's really become better at baseball, but it's a good time for a break. Of course we wanted his team to win......Secretly, we accept the loss with chagrin because a win would mean we'd still be at the ball park now for the second game! Next up; basketball!
In other news, the schools are gearing up for the fight of a lifetime. A referendum is on the ballot and tension is most decidedly high. The community in which I live and teach is 80% no children in school. It frustrates me that my calling, my children's educational well-being, as well as my livelihood are all being decided by these people. Stomach aches and wakeful nights have become routine around here. If the public slays this referendum, more devastating personnel/program cuts are guaranteed. This time, I don't think elementary (or any level of) music will go unscathed. If I could swing from the town's water tower and shout to the masses to "vote YES" on November 2nd, I would. I don't think they truly understand what our schools will be like if they shut this down. Not even our superintendent is optimistic, but fight we will.
Friday was Hanna's preschool field trip to the pumpkin patch. I ended up with a Dr. appt. that morning so I went ahead and took the whole day so I could go with her. It was a bee-u-tee-ful day for the FT!
They learned about all the things the farm produced, including gourds, squash, popcorn, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. The nice thing about this place is that it's literally 2 minutes down the road from our house, so we can visit anytime.
Here's her preschool picture. I think she looks so much older! (and ladylike and mild-mannered....) Our baby is growin' up!
