Calm today will be a calm day. Very little on the schedule other than finding a place to eat with 10 inner city kids whose idea of a gourmet meal is Red Lobster. Thanks to friends I've met through Rutgers, our school has been adopted by her local schools, both elementary and middle. They have gone above and beyond, donating books to our kids both for the library and for the kids to have as their own. Originally we were going to visit during an assembly that was kicking off a read-a-thon but due to bus schedules we have to leave before the assembly gets going. My kids are so excited about meeting the suburban kids ... they have the idea that they are really rich (since they were told the school does not provide free lunch they've decided that these are super rich kids) anyway, they are expecting to see lots of big diamonds, gold, and high fashion (as determined by hip hop music), they are also interested in seeing students who can walk in hallways without escorts. It's exciting to think that maybe a glimpse into a school where kids are focused might just rub off a little.
Crochet - eeeks!! I am almost finished with a knitted shawl and the edging calls for crochet, I. am. not. a. crocheter. This will be a challenge to say the least.
Children - my son's girlfriend's mom, got that? had a surprise birthday party this week, her friends rented out a roller rink for the evening ... it was great fun, although the next morning I couldn't move my thighs. The last time I was on skates had to be at least 12 or 15 years ago, like a bike, you kind of remember, but the thought of falling must have kept the muscles a little tight.
Cheers until next time!
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