This week started the new semester of electives. Henry and Caroline both have quarter long electives because they want the kids to try everything before high school. Then they can have more of a choice. Josiah would disagree about freedom of choice because his class has to take Media and Morality for the first semester of freshman year, but after that they really do get to pick. Henry is in art for the quarter. His first assignment was to bring in a picture of his pet. It had to be an eye-level, frontal facing picture of Benson sitting. Easier said than done. Benson did his best to pose.
Caroline started drama and her first task was to do an interview skit with another classmate. She and Elly made theirs funny and kept the class laughing. Caroline was Dr. Mr. or Mrs. McBubblebath the 52nd. Elly was Mrs. Poppy Popcornelius III. The interview was for the position of a time travel tour guide. Caroline got the job.
Because the semester ended, the kids got their first report cards ever this week. We were pleasantly surprised with lots of As and Bs. At least that was from the boys. Caroline forgot to bring hers home. Every day she carries her entire locker in her backpack. Every. Day. It sticks out a foot and a half from her back. On Friday, for the first time ever, she left books in her locker. Her report card was tucked safely away in her history book, but she said she did well. We went out to Chili's to celebrate. Josiah said he was in the mood for a burger, but promptly ordered the chicken tenders.
Todd and I went to Convivium for the kids' school. It was their 25th anniversary (they started as a middle school back then!). It was also a fundraising type meal. We went, I made sure my bosses saw me, and we planned on leaving as soon as we had finished eating. I had even picked the most back corner spot to make a quick exit. But then two coworkers (identical twins) came over with their food and said we looked like we were the party table. Not so much. They, however, brought the party and we soon had a very lively table. We stayed longer than expected and chatted.
Josiah has been a little sad lately because all his Texas friends are turning 16 and since it's a big birthday, they're all having parties. His friend Bobby included him in his Minecraft Quest this weekend. His whole CC class had gone to Bobby's for a sleepover to create another record for Minecraft. Josiah helped out remotely for some time, but tapped out at 10 pm our time because he was just too tired. It was nice to be included.
This weekend, a lot of time was spent on our front living room. We finally got the carpet down and it now looks more like a living room than a storage unit.
Tomorrow starts Spirit Week at school. I really appreciated that they started the week off easy. It is Mellow Monday and we can wear leisure clothes. Caroline already has a pair of sweatpants picked out.
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