Friday morning...

I am off to Walmart/Staples/Superstore for a school supply and grocery shopping trip. I have a lot to get! Samantha took her Language Arts test yesterday and she had to write an essay. No questions to answer, just write this essay. I'm sure she has done well. Today she goes in to take the math test, so we can be praying for that. Hopefully she can do well enough to skip a math level or two. I was looking at the material and it does look hard. I don't remember how to do it. Oh, well, she will do fine I'm sure.
More later, I need to go shopping while the day is young!

School days, school days....

Well, Andrew is registered in grade 8 at school, and he chose computer studies, construction, food studies and art for his options. He is interested in joining the chess club too. I think he will really enjoy school.
And today Samantha got her yearbook photo taken, her ID card, bus pass, locker, timetable and paid the fees. The total came to $292! I couldn't believe it! They let you make payment arrangements (thankfully), but, still, what a lot of money! I'm sure it will be worth it though, as she is taking a lot of interesting courses and I'm sure she will enjoy her year. This coming Wednesday, the 29th, at 1:00, Samantha will be taking grade 9 final exams in math and language arts, in order to place her in the correct grade 10 level class. I am sure she will be glad to have those behind her.
So, that's our news. We have accomplished a lot this week, and I'm ready to relax!

One down, two to go...

Well, Bethany is all registered for school! We went over yesterday and had a tour and filled out her papers. The vice principal said they will put her in grade 3, as they always keep them with their peers. She said Bethany will have the best teacher in the world and she will work with Bethany to bring her up to grade level. I told them I would (of course) help Bethany at home as well. Although Bethany is such a whiz at math, she may be at grade level or close to it by then!
I am waiting for the vice principal of Andrew's school to call for an appointment time when we can come in and register him, so that will be any day now.
And Samantha is already registered, but will go on Wed. or Thurs. afternoon to pay fees, get supply list, get photo taken, etc.
Now I just need a Walmart trip or two to buy supplies and some clothes for Andrew. I am happy for them, it will be a good year I'm sure, with new friends and fun activities.
Well, I'm going to go. Looking forward to the sleepover tonight with Wendy and Kristy.....

This is my new dawn!

Hi Everyone!
Yes, Cynthia has a blog! I am excited to be able to keep in touch this way! Thanks so much to Wendy for helping me set it up! And thanks to Andrew who spent such a lot of time making the template just right!
Have you heard of Daniel Kirkley? I just recently heard his song "This is my new dawn", and I really like it! It speaks of just how I am thinking and feeling right now. So that's why I've named my blog address after the song. Listen to it and see what you think.

Wow, I just listened to his other song "A Sacred Moment". What a beautiful song about respecting a woman! I think I might want to buy his CD. Bye for now!