• I survived Cub Scout camp. No one got lost, shot arrows in directions they weren’t supposed to, died of starvation, was stung by a bee, was asphyxiated by the toxic fumes from the pit toilet, injured themselves in any way that a band-aid couldn’t fix. I’m ready for cocktail hour.
• I came home to find a letter from our school district admitting AJ to the Gifted program, qualifying in both language arts and math (they have two separate programs and you can qualify in either or both). I am officially sold on being a pain in the ass. You can read more at AJ’s Clubhouse.
• The Unfocused Family is coming over tomorrow. My house is a disaster area, but I’m looking forward to it. It may even be warm enough to take them to the pool. AJ is very excited to see his kindred spirit Unfocused Girl.
• I also came home to find an email asking when I might be available for a bachelorette party for Fairlywell. I am honored and excited to be included.
• I am officially brain dead. Looking after 18 8-year-olds for 6 hours will do that to you.
July 2, 2009 at 6:44 pm
I hope it works out so you can come. Even though I don’t really know anything about it yet.
Yay, AJ! I’m glad all the work paid off, I hope the program is really good for him.
July 3, 2009 at 7:30 am
Congratulations! Being a pain in the ass works because it shows you care more than 99% of the population.
We need to get Daughter #1 and Daughter #2 with AJ before boys and girls become different continents to one another.
July 3, 2009 at 8:17 am
Fairly, I wouldn’t miss it. The quality of the program remains to be seen, although AJ’s fantastic 1st grade teacher thinks highly of it, which is an excellent recommendation in my book. Hugh, that is a scary thought. Although probably more accurate than I’d like to see. I do think, though, that some people just don’t know they can speak up and don’t know how to figure out how to do it. As for getting the kids together, yes, yes! Let us know when you are in the area and might have time to get together.
July 3, 2009 at 9:47 am
Congratulations–and yes, being a pain in the ass is generally worth it. I’m glad it worked this time.