Today, I’m thinking that Solomon was right. (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Although I enjoy the start of a school year, the anticipation of being DONE is overwhelming. Actually, all the little bits and pieces to do around the house feel overwhelming, too. And what is it about grey, muggy days that makes it feel like the whole house is filthy and gross?
The next few weeks continue to be a frenetic carousel ride. Hop on a painted pony with me and see what’s flying by!
- The kids all need to finish their homeschool work. For Wit, that’s his 2,500 word paper on “Stupid Robert Frost.” Make sure you do not confuse him with the regular Robert Frost.
- Hunter has to do his 2,500 word on that [insert many varied adjectives here relating to politics, sexual preference, and more] Walt Whitman. He also has to read 10 more books. Did I mention this all must be done by June 17th?
- LibbyK has to write a 750 word paper on the start of the Civil War and slavery. She’s a quick writer (and a good one), so I have little fears she will complete it. She also knows that if the paper is not done by Sunday, she will not be attending a sleepover. Extra motivation is a wonderful thing.
- Gockle has to finish two health workbooks. These should go super-quickly for him.
- Teacherperson has to finish the portfolios for all four of them. Go, me.
And, in non-school bits:
- Gockle is planning to babysit the 7th grade science class snake over the summer. We weren’t really thrilled with the idea of a snake (a bull python?), but after he wrote a persuasive letter to us, we just had to cave. Here’s the letter written by 7th grade Gockle.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Ever since I was four, I have wanted a dog. And as you know I just got one. But she was too much of a hassle to keep. So we took her back but in an agreement that I would get a new pet for getting rid of Lucy. Well our mane idea for a pet was to get a cat. But we never got around to it. My problem is I would like a pet. The solution is Sid the snake. Sid the snake is the cardinal science room snake, and Mr. McAnnich has asked me to watch him over the summer.
My first reason I want the snake is my siblings have other pets but I do not have one. As I said before you agreed that I would get another pet but I still do not have one. And Sid does not need that much taking care of, all you need to do is change his bedding and water every couple days. And feed him ever two weeks.
My second reason I would want a snake is happiness, for both the snake and myself. I would be very much happier if I had a pet to have fun with. And with a snake I can guaranty that I will be a lot happier, hence forth having a good attitude. And on the snakes side there isn’t a place for Sid to stay over the summer. So if I take him in, I will be giving him a much needed home. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” That means if you are nice to the animals they will be nice to you.
Now what you have said to me is that you don’t want a snake because it is basically a snake. But there is nothing wrong with this snake at least. He is not big enough to do any substantial damage to me.
Now I would like to bring up some points. 1. This snake (if we get it) will have a home that it needs. 2. It will make me a lot happier, which will help in the long run.
The Ghandi quote is what did it for me. And the bit about “substantial damage.”
Hey, this entry got too long. I’ll just have to tell you about the rest of my wildly exciting life tomorrow.
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