Karate

Next Saturday, the boy does his karate pre-test for his black belt.  There has plenty of reading his Karate book and learning Korean commands.  And then there are the forms, self-defense, bow, and one steps to remember. Whew! Practices have been intense with plenty of lectures and yelling.  Almost a no fun in Mudville feel. …

3rd Grade

We are four weeks into 3rd Grade.  I’m just gonna say, so far it is no joke. There have been multiple weekly tests and quizzes. This week on the agenda:  social studies chapter test on Tuesday, reading test and spelling quiz on Thursday, and regular homework each night.  We haven’t started the monthly book reports…and …

Odds N Ends

Zachary had his first baseball game last Friday and he was thrilled that Pop Pop was there. But the skies were angry, my friend and when the boy rounded third base…a bolt of lightening struck again.  With that, there was a mad rush to the cars.  Luckily, mommy could foresee this happening and parked close …

3rd Grader

We officially started school last week.  And yes, we are still working into a routine.  I admit, that’s the part I dread the most.  School, homework, practices…we did it all our first week.  At times, someone was none to happy.   I can’t blame him. Rounding into school is a process.  But I’m happy to …

End of Summer

Somehow the end of summer slipped through our fingers.  Gone way too fast.  We spent our last week down at the shore Catch  a wave and your sitting on top of the world We spent it with family which made it super fun Someone experienced absolute gluttoning.   You’ll note the soda, carmel popcorn and …