One in Three

The college counselor at our high school shared what seemed like an astonishing statistic: one in three students don’t graduate from the college they first attend. We thought: That won’t be him. We were wrong. He only ever wanted to attend one school, and he only ever wanted one major with one career outcome. We … Continue reading One in Three

Thankful Thursday – Middle School Music

When my kids were in elementary school, I’m not sure I could have predicted how much I would enjoy middle school band concerts. Teen skipped school music altogether, but Tween got bit by the band bug, particularly the trumpet. He loves it, he seems to have aptitude for it, and he’s got two pretty incredible … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Middle School Music

The Final Fieldtrip

Tween's amazing teacher asked me to chaperone the last field trip of the year. And of Tween's elementary school career. I said yes. Fortunately, Tween kicked to the curb his vomiting cycle just in time and awoke on field trip day feeling back to normal. Destination: The County Courthouse and Detention Facility. As field trips … Continue reading The Final Fieldtrip