I guess you can call me a liar, but I had every good intention :). As most of you parents can imagine, life always seems to get in the way of those activities which you enjoy for YOURSELF rather than for others. My list of wish-I-could-do-but-never-can-seem-to-find-the-appropriate-time-to-do would include (among several other items):
1. Writing this blog.
2. Reading nightly.
3. Going to bed by 10pm each night.
4. Exercising (okay, I'm also not motivated for this one, but you know..)
5. Shaving my legs as often as they should be (okay, I'm also not always motivated for this, but it does take time and when you can't even get into bed by 10pm what are you to do???)
So....how goes it at FWCHS you ask? Well, I reply. My son has really had a great year so far. There have been a few little irritations - a guy in one of his classes bugs him/teases him and he has a hard time not biting back (told him not to unless he really NEEDED to), but you know what? I had boogers in my classes when I went to high school as well. Didn't you? There's really only one boy that gets under his skin. The rest of the kids he seems to either be friends with or at least he coexists with. No real problems or complications and his grades have been great. I do notice that not a lot of homework comes home, but I honestly think this is because he does a lot in class (remember...they are 90 minute classes) and/or on the bus (he claims) coming home. I guess time will tell when he takes his TCAP testing and/or ACT testing.
We travelled to see our son race in the Cross Country State Championships in Nashville in early November. Both the boys and girls teams from FWCHS competed. They didn't place high, but what an honor to even make it to state! The coach was very pleased and bought each participant a race t-shirt. The kids all stayed in a hotel the night before the race and ate out together, etc. My son said the funnest part was the hotel - he roomed with two other freshmen and I think they probably should have had less fun and more sleep, but it was an adventure he'll never forget! There were several families that made it to the race to watch the kids and the coach remarked that it was the MOST involvement from parents/families that he'd had in all his years of teaching. What a great thing, but a sad thing - I know families at the private schools around Fayette County are always at events, etc. Hopefully this is a good sign of increased parental support, however.
The team ended it's season at Milano's in Somerville for a team pizza party. Mr. Hicks (the principal) came and bought the kids their drinks (parents bought everything else) and talked with the teams about how running take perseverance and dedication and he was proud of each of them. It was really a nice gesture that he came and it wasn't lost on the parents or kids. Coach Redditt spoke to the kids as well and encouraged them to work hard, stay in shape and come back strong again next year. He also told them that he is at the school every afternoon if they want to come to condition. This man does this out of the kindness of his heart - he certainly isn't getting paid big bucks to be there for these kids!
Next up is track season since my son didn't try out for Basketball. He's already been approached and given info from the track coach, Mr. McCurdy. In fact, Mr. McCurdy handed out a folder with stats and photos from last year's season. It was very impressive. He expects a lot and won't let kids who are disrespectful participate unless they change (this stems from a conversation I had with him at the pizza party - he came to support the XC team as well). Track starts in January - I guess we'll be super busy as a family again then.
A new block of classes will start in January as well - that is great because Matthew is a typical boy and he could use the change in schedule. I believe this will really help him fit more into his high school career AND make him more attentive while in classes. Instead of stretching a class out through a whole year, there are longer class times and different classes each semester.
That's about it for NOVEMBER! :) I guess my New Year's Resolution will be to actually write more often like I said I would. I must let you in on a secret though....I almost NEVER keep my New Year's Resolutions!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
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