The kids are all home today, and sleeping in. Katherine has a housekeeping job to go to today. The family is friends of ours who are trying to help her out. Katherine received an opportunity to attend some clinics in Florida at two Universities in February. The whole Advanced Choir is going and since 15 people couldn't make it, they opened it up to the next level down, which includes Katherine. The trip is actually pretty reasonable at $330 and they will also visit Universal Studios and go to the Blue Man group concert. She will not be able to participate with the competition portions of the trip. I told her she could go if she could raise some of the money. So she babysat all day yesterday and today she cleans house for a family who is out of town, so they can come home to a clean house!
We found out yesterday that Megan just may pass the sixth grade. She called when her last final was over and said to come and pick her up. I guess the kids that can, go home when they are done. Anyway, two of her teachers were in the hall and commented about how she has really turned it around and is doing very well now. We are so relieved! It seems like she always takes until January to kick into gear, I don't know what it is about her. She's always been like that. She came home and helped with some chores and took care of Kimberly so I could finally get back to schooling Becca and Lauren (see yesterday mornings event). Kimberly is so cranky since her two year molars are coming in that I've hardly been able to set her down.
Tuesday was show off night at Rebecca's gymnastics...I didn't get to go due to the cranky one, but Paul took Katherine and Lauren with him to watch. She came home with an "Achievement award" and it was gorgeous! I'll have to get a picture of her holding it for the blog. Big difference between this gym and our last. You had to pay extra for all the medals, ribbons and show off nights. Here the fees are higher, but you don't pay any extra for any of these sorts of events and she is welcome to come back and work out with the team or other groups any time she wants.
Well, I need to get to the store this morning, but I will get around to those pictures I promised before the end of the day!