Sung to the tune of "Summer Lovin'" from the musical "Grease"
If you are unfamiliar with "Grease" or this song, stop reading this blog. Turns out, we are NOT friends.
Summer vacay, kids out of school
Summer vacay, must be a fool
Took the kids somewhere each day
No "thank you"s, makes me cra-zay
Summer days, creeping away
A-and-- oh-- oh the entertaining
Uh, well-uh, well-uh, well-uh UGH
Tell me more, tell me more
I can't stand "It's not fair"
Tell me more, tell me more
Makes me pull out my hair
Uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh
Kids are asking, "What's up today?"
Wanna answer, "Nothing! Go play-ay-ay"
But I try to be a fun m- ah,ah- m!
So I give in, That is what's wro- ah- ong.
(Yes I know "mom" and "wrong" don't rhyme. Sue me.)
Summer days, creeping away
A-and-- oh-- oh the entertaining
Uh, well-uh, well-uh, well-uh UGH
Tell me more, tell me more
Kids are up way too soon
Tell me more, tell me more
I'd rather sleep until noon
Uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh
Summer dreams... ripped at the seams
Bu- uht--- oh...
Tha--at en-ter-tai----aining.... ing.... ing... ing... ing...iiiing!
(arm follows your jeans, to your leather jacket, and points up to the sky)
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
All this rain!!
Stolen from Facebook....
I know they're calling Bill a tropical storm, but I read he self-identified as a hurricane.
I know they're calling Bill a tropical storm, but I read he self-identified as a hurricane.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Confession is good for the soul
I have a story for y'all soon... hopefully tomorrow... about a proud parenting moment (because I'm an idiot) turned into epic parenting fail. You'll love it.... and possibly relate.
But until then..
Confession: My kids are wearing me out! Summer, week 1. Sigh...
Confession: I've spent crazy money getting ready to be a school counselor. But it's on great books, fantastic resources ... and cute stuff :)
Confession: Jack wants one of his best friends ( a girl! ) to spend the night. And I didn't shut him down.
I explained why that may be inappropriate and definitely a conversation for his friend's mom and I to have. But I kinda love that he's blind to the sexes.
Confession: "Shrift" was used on Game Show Network. And I had to Google what that word meant.
Related Confession: I love Game Show Network.
Confession: If I don't have a date to "Pitch Perfect 2", I will go alone!
Same with "Jurassic World"!
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015
What a crazy week!
Long time, no blog. This has been a FULL week.
On Monday, I went to my new school, got the key to my office :), and took a tour of the building. I CAN NOT express in words how much I love my principal, the people I've met so far, and the idea of being the K - 2 counselor.
No words. Honestly.
I'm nervous, but I think it's a "healthy" nervous. I feel so supported already and was met with a thousand "We're so excited you're here!"s.
...................
On Wednesday, I met to discuss decorations for Vacation Bible School. Thrilled to help out and NOT be in charge. Sometimes it's fabulous to be an Indian rather than the Chief.
Am I right?
On Wednesday, I also got an email that Caroline had been selected to receive the Principal's Proclamation Award for the last 9 weeks. So proud of her!!! She's a great kid!
....................
On Thursday, I got an email from Jack's teacher that he has qualified for Math Rocks. Math Rocks is a pull-out Math program in which, essentially, students can complete college math (depending on their intended majors) before they leave high school.
High School Honors Algebra and Honors Geometry are completed by 8th grade.
The University of Texas at Dallas developed this program. And they offer dual credit to these kids starting in 9th grade.
Math Rocks is for incoming 4th and 5th graders, but they will invite incoming 3rd graders, like Jack, into the program if they are more than 3 standard deviations above the district mean on their Math MAP scores.
(I read "blah blah blah" when I read that last sentence, but in reality, it means Jack is in the top 0.3% of 3rd graders in Plano ISD when it comes to Math.)
He was SO EXCITED to qualify. We were excited for him!!!
The catch? He has to transfer schools. From Barksdale to Brinker.
Brinker is a FANTASTIC school five minutes away from us. But my sweet Jack doesn't like change. Who would really want to switch schools halfway thru elementary school??
So then the internal angst starts for me as his mom.... Should I force him to transfer and seize this opportunity? Does it really matter if he's challenged and accomplishes all he's capable of accomplishing at such a young age?
And then I thought of Shelton.
A private school for students with learning differences. I know of at least 3 families who, without hesitation, pulled their children from their home schools to give them an opportunity for an education more tailored for them.
So yes. Jason and I have decided to have Jack transfer schools. This is an educational opportunity we don't want him to forfeit.
And school is his sport.
Parents don't hesitate to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on private coaches and special equipment for students who show athletic promise. Why should I hesitate to allow Jack to be pushed (for FREE) to his full potential when he's showing academic promise?
................
Next year will be a big year for all of us.
I will be working full time. I will miss Meet the Teacher and Open House for my kids.
My kids will be at 2 different elementary schools.
Jason will have to step up in a BIG way to make all of the logistics work. (And he's willing and able to do just that!)
We have hired a babysitter to help every afternoon after school. I've NEVER been away when the kids are home from school. Big difference!
..................
But can I tell you.... AGAIN... that I'm excited?!
I'm excited that we're all growing up as a family. We're taking chances and seizing opportunities that we've worked for.
I'm relinquishing control to Jason and our babysitter.... (That's not easy to do, by the way!)... but is healthy for me and positive for Jason.
He deserves the chance to be "fun dad". And the dad that is here when they're sick. The dad that volunteers for field trips and the first one to find out about report card grades.
He's willingly handed all of that over to me for 10 years. But I'm not so sure he really understands what he's been missing while he's worked VERY hard to provide for us.
Now-- we share responsibilities like never before.
I help provide. He helps with the kids. And I think he's going to appreciate what I've been through the last decade a lot more...but he's going to LOVE those kids in a new way too. I'm excited for him!!
And I'm excited for me!! I'm earning more than ever before! I'm going to be doing something I love! I'm going to respect what Jason's been doing for the last decade like never before.
BIG changes for the McGlamerys are ahead!!
But change is not always bad. :)
On Monday, I went to my new school, got the key to my office :), and took a tour of the building. I CAN NOT express in words how much I love my principal, the people I've met so far, and the idea of being the K - 2 counselor.
No words. Honestly.
I'm nervous, but I think it's a "healthy" nervous. I feel so supported already and was met with a thousand "We're so excited you're here!"s.
...................
On Wednesday, I met to discuss decorations for Vacation Bible School. Thrilled to help out and NOT be in charge. Sometimes it's fabulous to be an Indian rather than the Chief.
Am I right?
On Wednesday, I also got an email that Caroline had been selected to receive the Principal's Proclamation Award for the last 9 weeks. So proud of her!!! She's a great kid!
....................
On Thursday, I got an email from Jack's teacher that he has qualified for Math Rocks. Math Rocks is a pull-out Math program in which, essentially, students can complete college math (depending on their intended majors) before they leave high school.
High School Honors Algebra and Honors Geometry are completed by 8th grade.
The University of Texas at Dallas developed this program. And they offer dual credit to these kids starting in 9th grade.
Math Rocks is for incoming 4th and 5th graders, but they will invite incoming 3rd graders, like Jack, into the program if they are more than 3 standard deviations above the district mean on their Math MAP scores.
(I read "blah blah blah" when I read that last sentence, but in reality, it means Jack is in the top 0.3% of 3rd graders in Plano ISD when it comes to Math.)
He was SO EXCITED to qualify. We were excited for him!!!
The catch? He has to transfer schools. From Barksdale to Brinker.
Brinker is a FANTASTIC school five minutes away from us. But my sweet Jack doesn't like change. Who would really want to switch schools halfway thru elementary school??
So then the internal angst starts for me as his mom.... Should I force him to transfer and seize this opportunity? Does it really matter if he's challenged and accomplishes all he's capable of accomplishing at such a young age?
And then I thought of Shelton.
A private school for students with learning differences. I know of at least 3 families who, without hesitation, pulled their children from their home schools to give them an opportunity for an education more tailored for them.
So yes. Jason and I have decided to have Jack transfer schools. This is an educational opportunity we don't want him to forfeit.
And school is his sport.
Parents don't hesitate to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on private coaches and special equipment for students who show athletic promise. Why should I hesitate to allow Jack to be pushed (for FREE) to his full potential when he's showing academic promise?
................
Next year will be a big year for all of us.
I will be working full time. I will miss Meet the Teacher and Open House for my kids.
My kids will be at 2 different elementary schools.
Jason will have to step up in a BIG way to make all of the logistics work. (And he's willing and able to do just that!)
We have hired a babysitter to help every afternoon after school. I've NEVER been away when the kids are home from school. Big difference!
..................
But can I tell you.... AGAIN... that I'm excited?!
I'm excited that we're all growing up as a family. We're taking chances and seizing opportunities that we've worked for.
I'm relinquishing control to Jason and our babysitter.... (That's not easy to do, by the way!)... but is healthy for me and positive for Jason.
He deserves the chance to be "fun dad". And the dad that is here when they're sick. The dad that volunteers for field trips and the first one to find out about report card grades.
He's willingly handed all of that over to me for 10 years. But I'm not so sure he really understands what he's been missing while he's worked VERY hard to provide for us.
Now-- we share responsibilities like never before.
I help provide. He helps with the kids. And I think he's going to appreciate what I've been through the last decade a lot more...but he's going to LOVE those kids in a new way too. I'm excited for him!!
And I'm excited for me!! I'm earning more than ever before! I'm going to be doing something I love! I'm going to respect what Jason's been doing for the last decade like never before.
BIG changes for the McGlamerys are ahead!!
But change is not always bad. :)
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