September 28, 2004
Back to school night
Last night TB, Kristin and I went to Open School Night at the junior high. What an experience! 
In the past when I've gone to these things, everyone starts out in the auditorium and listens to a little pep rally and sales pitch from the principal and the President of the PTA (it's called PTO here). After that, we go off to meet the teachers.
Well, the school had a special program planned for us. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been less crowded and if it had been shorter. First we heard from the school band. Then the chorus stood up and sang a song. 
Then came the rah-rahs as teachers and administrators were introduced 
As a parent of a new student, I was in the dark regarding the school's past history. I guess there's been some problems there because the principal kept emphasizing that this year things would be different and how much everyone cared about the kids and, most of all, that our kids would be safe.
Everyone also marvelled that they had the biggest turnout of parents in many years. That was good to hear. 
Part of the reason we felt pressed for time was because we'd dropped Linda and T at the high school so she could turn in some papers. I saw the schedule for the evening. The program would end at 9, almost an hour longer than we thought. So I suggested to TB that he go get Linda so she and the baby weren't sitting outside the school alone at night. On his way to the car (it was parked in a field and there were NO lights) TB stubbed his toe. He was in a lot of pain so I decided that Kristin and I would skip the last two classes, Art and PE.
That poor toe of TB's. It must have been infected a couple days ago because it began bothering him. It seemed to be an ingrown nail and he tried to remove it. He got most of it but not all and the pain kept him awake most of the night. So he went to the podiatrist and she got him fixed up right. That was the toe he stubbed. 
It ached all night again. I think the toe is better but he is tired from lack of good sleep.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
Quizzes:
What?s your political view?
Take the quiz: "Whats your political view."
Patriot
This is the best country in the world. Freedom and liberty is a human right.
FALL...
1. Two things you love about the FALL:
The colors of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures
2. Two things you dislike about the FALL:
When the leaves are finished changing, they fall and the leaves are bare; Halloween ? just don?t like all the candy/gimme-gimminess of it
3. Two things do you want to accomplish in the FALL:
Lose 10 pounds and 2 chapters of a story
4. Do you enjoy the changing of seasons and why:
Actually, I look forward to moderate temperatures. I think I would be very happy with mild temps year round.
5. Two colors that exemplify FALL for you:
Orange and red
Ten on Tuesday:
Ten Favorite Baby Names
Heidi
Kristin
Ashley
Caitlyn
Kirstin
William
Richard
Peter
Michael
Ian/Sean
The Democratic and Republican nominees meet three times in 13 days, the first 90-minute forum beginning Thursday at 9 p.m. in Coral Gables, Florida. Their respective running mates, Sen. John Edwards and Vice President Dick Cheney, will debate on October 5 in Cleveland, Ohio.
1. Are you going to watch any, or all, of the debates
Yes, I?m hoping to watch them all
2. Who do you think will win them?
Whoever comes off looking better and sounding more intelligent
3. Do you think they will make a difference in the election?
I sure hope so because I haven?t heard a lot from either candidate about what they plan to do. All I seem to hear is one bashing the other
4. Are there going to be any local debates in your state or area? If so, will you watch, or attend those?
No, I?m going to have enough trouble making sure I watch the presidential debates