a year of-- lasts

Wednesday was Trent's last parent teacher conference!

Of course, there are parent teacher conferences in Jr. & Sr. high-- but it's not the same- at all.

Trent was SO EXCITED! He woke up in the morning & announced- "It's my last SEP (student education plan) - so I am wearing a tie!" Okay then

I didn't think much of it, but when he came home from school- he went straight up & put on his dress clothes. 

 The computer lab is right across the hall from his classroom and we were there early, so he showed me how to log on & his passwords. He said several times- I love this school. So sweet. He is such a nice kid.

Trent with his teacher- she's the best. Really she is!



Trent with his-- how do you say this? extra needs teacher.



She really is amazing.  She has been working with Trent since the 2nd grade. She has been a life changer. I truly mean that- his advocate & fan.

I love this school too.

dang it

why does everyone have to grow up?



november

Is it just me or does it seem impossible to you all that it is now November?
And now...
tomorrow is November 15th?
How is this possible?
The holiday season hasn't even officially started & I already feel behind?
I'm hoping that's all in my head?

For our family, the holiday season always starts with the Nutcracker. I better "get cracking" because this is it-
Nutcracker Week!
Dress rehearsals start tomorrow.
I am so excited for Chloe & can't wait to see it!

Thanksgiving is Brett's favorite holiday- so that makes it extra special for us all. I am planning some really delicious- yet traditional foods for our Thanksgiving Day feast. I asked my kids what they want to eat besides the obvious:
Turkey & Mashed Potatoes
what did they say?

Campbell's soup green bean bake

Really?
that's what you want? more than anything else you can think of?
huh? really?
okey dokey then.

I am finalizing my menu & I will publish it here- soon.
I wish you could all join us for dinner- but then- that would probably kill me.