We deposit Chloe at camp tomorrow for four weeks. One month without my 11-year old to talk our ears off, complain about my nagging, steal my computer and allow it to run out of juice, leave a mess everywhere in the house…
Category Archives: Frazzled Working Mom’s Fleeting Moments (2007-2013)
Chloe, the 6th Grader
I suppose it’s now official. Chloe, having graduated yesterday from elementary school, is now a middle schooler. Hard to believe. She leaves her childhood scholastic years behind with a bunch of trophies and certificates, good memories and lots of smiles.
Chloe Shines at the Awards Ceremony
Chloe reaped four academic trophies at today’s ceremony (each class gave out two trophies for each subject):
**Outstanding student in language arts
**Outstanding student in math
**Outstanding student in social studies
**Geography scholar!
My Chloe
Chloe graduates from elementary school (5th grade to be exact) on Wednesday. It’s hard for me to believe that this milestone is upon us. It’s also hard to believe that schools feel the need to mount an entire ceremony for 11-year olds. The school even subjected the kids to a rehearsal, no less. As I’ve stated many times before, children today are way too coddled.
Sophie Has a Big Heart
Sophie and I went to the movies today with one of her dearest friends and her mom. The four of us go to a lot of movies together, and we usually go out for lunch at Red Robin before the film. Today was no different. The girls love Red Robin because they have balloons for the kids. After lunch, the girls brought their balloons into the car. On the way home from the movie, however, her friend’s balloon got stuck in the window while we were speeding down the highway.
Chloe Wants to Eat Healthy
Chloe is determined not only to cook, but to eat healthier foods. To aid her in her efforts, I am going to take her to the new Fairway early tomorrow morning so that she can go on a food shopping spree.
Tomorrow’s a Big Day
Chloe and Sophie have big days tomorrow.
Sophie has her school play. She will be part of the chorus, playing a tree frog. I don’t know much about the play, except it’s based on a kids’ book and it’s about the environment and being green. She’s nervous about forgetting her dance moves. I told her not to worry about it. That response did nothing to satisfy her. “But what if I forget, Mom? What do I do?” I then told her to do what all good performers do. “What’s that, Mom?” “You just need to continue and forge ahead. Don’t think about the mistake.” Sophie smiled, reassured. She remained content for all of about five minutes, until she scampered downstairs because she couldn’t fall asleep.
I Survived My 25th High School Reunion
I’m still recovering from the party. And seeing so many people I hadn’t seen since I was a kid. But the reunion was a blast. The weather was gorgeous, the libations were plentiful and the conversation was animated, humorous and nostalgic.
25th High School Reunion
Just as Chloe is getting ready to “graduate” from 5th grade (I won’t start to rant about how ridiculous a 5th grade graduation ceremony is, but boy it is really ridiculous. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, our generation coddles our kids way too much), I’m getting ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of my high school graduation.
Sophie the Contemporary Dancer
Sophie has potential. Some moves that could one day find themselves on “So You Think You Can Dance.” She’s sometimes a bit unclear as to right or left, but she’ll get there. She is only six, after all.