Part 1 - Annie was invited to a slumber birthday party Friday night for her dear friend, Maggie. "Can I go?" Me: "Do you want to?" Annie: "YES!" followed by a lengthy debate recapping the events of the last sleepover and sad/grumpy Annie. And her need for more sleep than most. And Annie admitting that she should never say "never again" because things change. We finished with Me: "Are you sure?" Annie: "YES! Please?" Me: "Ok, you'll have two days to recover from an all nighter." Oh Lord, please don't let me regret this. I don't know how much was Annie's true desire to go or Annie not wanting to feel left out. Peer pressure? Ugh!
Part 2 - tonight was Back to School Night at BVW. I arrived early. Stood in a crazy long line of people buying spirit wear and gear. I luckily snagged the last stadium chair. I tucked it safely in my trunk and walked aimlessly to the first classroom on Jake's list; Advisory/JAG (study hall). He alternates these two classes on Tuesday and Thursday blocked schedule. Advisory is lead by upper classmen/mentors and discuss everything under the sun getting Freshman up to speed on the ins and outs of high school. Kind of a cool thing. I continued through Jake's schedule going to each class for 8 minutes and getting 7 minutes between each to find the next one. I took a water bottle... but I should have packed a snack. Whew! Not easy! It's a BIG building! I still don't understand why Jake can't find time to make it to his locker a couple times a day, but until then he will be traveling with it on his back... in his backpack. AND working on some killer biceps!
What did I take away from my high school adventure? Wow, what a difference than when I was in high school! Scary but good. A HUGE change from middle school. I truly believe that each and every teacher want Jake to success. PE focus is on healthy living, which I like. And his favorite teacher / class is Biology and I can understand why. The teacher reminds me (and Jake) of my nephew, Patrick. He is very passionate about the subject and his enthusiasm is contagious.
xo
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