Skittles and ISTEP

I survived ISTEP.  Barely.   I planned a ton of fun activities for the week.  The kids were bonkers, so we only finished a few of them.   I think they enjoyed the graphing day with Skittles the most.  They also designed zoos and learned about biodiversity in Mexico.  That place is amazing.  It's considered to be megadiverse!  Of course, only 3 kids found this interesting.

On Wednesday, I forgot my Diet Coke.  So after ISTEP, I ran to the gas station next door.  I bought a ton of caffeine.  I also got flowers from one of my students that morning.  Super sweet kid.  It made my day.  Sometimes, kids are awesome.  

The internet was down all day today at work.  I had a ton of visuals to help introduce Energy Transformation to my class.  I projected a few of the pics off of my phone, but it didn't really get the job done. This job is exhausting.  I can't wait for Spring Break.  I don't have the same break as my boys, so I can't take them to Florida this year.  I think I've taken them every years since they were 2.  This is going to suck.  Henry is bummed, but we are planning a trip in June.  I'm hoping to drive down to the Keys.  

Hayden in Florida. 2003

I'm taking Henry to his first Blackhawks game in a few weeks and I got him tickets to the men's Big Ten tournament final game on Sunday.  I'm really hoping that Indiana makes it to that game!  

Hayden wanted a desk for his birthday.  I took him to Staples and he picked one out.  That kid put the entire thing together all by himself.  I helped hold things and handed him the screws, but he did it himself.  I was impressed!  

I've been thinking about all of the things that I need to teach these two before they get out of high school.  The list is long.  I have a few short years to make it all happen.

Henry Spring Break 2007

Harrison got a job at the Wayport Kennels. I69 forced the owner off of his property, so he built a brand new facility off of Vernal Pike. Harrison is really worried about managing his time and maintaining his GPA.  I can't believe how responsible he has become.  It's nice.