Back to School Night / Mid-Week Update

Last night was back to school night at Ben's school. The main thing I learned while there was that Ben has a social studies test today he had mentioned nothing about, even when asked "Do you have any social studies homework?" and "Do you have any tests coming up?" both questions I am sure I asked him earlier in the day. He claimed he forgot about it. So at 9PM I was printing the study guide and powerpoint slides for Ben to study while berating him about the fact that he is in middle school now and he has to actually study for tests. There might have been some tears shed. It wasn't a particularly fine moment for either of us.

Otherwise, this has been a particularly hectic week. Caroline's preschool was closed Monday and Tuesday for Rosh Hashanah and I was quite happy to send her back to school by yesterday. Ben and Joel went to services Sunday night and the girls and I went to the family service Monday morning (I didn't want Ben to miss school because he has the New York trip coming up).

Ben officially signed up for cross country, so has practice three afternoons a week and his first meet on Saturday, Caroline starts swimming lessons 2x a week today, and Ben starts an 8 week middle school basketball clinic/scrimmage on Sunday. Because of that there's a pressing need for things like basketball shoes and running shorts, both of which are on my "to do list" for today. Throw in some other weekend activities such as Becca's gymnastics class, a housewarming party we're supposed to go to, and a birthday party, and you have a jam packed schedule.

Looking ahead to next week involves Yom Kippor, Becca's birthday, and the boys' New York trip, so I'd rather not think about that yet :)