Proud Mama

The girls both received report cards today. My early school days were less than memorable when it comes to grades. I have more memories of the book being thrown when I could not spell the words or the yelling. I have tried my best to ensure that my girls have a much different educational experience than I did.

For Madison, this was her first public school report card. It is that secure, developing and beginning scale (which I am not a fan of). I was so proud of my baby! She received a secure in all math criteria and a mix of secure and developing on the others. She is developing into such a bright and wonderful little girl, I really could not be prouder!

Megan has made it two in a row, principles list, straight A’s! I have no words for this except outstanding!

I am so glad that the Disney trip is just around the corner, my hard working students deserve a vacation! 11 days away, the countdown is in full swing now!

We could use a little magic

I like to consider myself a somewhat intelligent person. I worry too much about things I can not control. I get very passionate about things I find important. For many weeks I have attempted to totally avoid the news, political, national even local. All it does is get me annoyed, upset or just plain furious.

For as hard as I try, it is everywhere. Some of the headlines I have seen today seem to vindicate at least my attempt to avoid:

-Women’s Unclean Breasts Cause Diarrhoea, Says Egypt Prime Minister Hisham Qandil

-Ahmadinejad: Iran already a nuclear state, but has no intention of launching attack on Israel

-Mexican girl gets pregnant at just eight years old

-Insight: Shrinking U.S. labor unions see relief in marijuana industry

-Carney: Drone Strikes ‘Legal,’ ‘Ethical,’ ‘Wise’

-Library Gives Free Pole Dancing Lessons To Help Boost Attendance

Each of these headlines at the same time scare the hell out of me, make me scratch my head and give me a bit of a chuckle. All sum up the world right now, a real mess.

What does the future hold for my children? Is there anyway to keep them safe in this crazy world?

Our magical trip to Disney can not come soon enough! Just 16 days away for the most important headline to be written, “The Bailey family begin a magical journey!” Boy can we use it!

22 days until Disney

“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” Walt Disney

Come on vacation!!!!