The Scoop for May

We're officially MASKED.  We've actually been masked for some time but finding these suckers isn't easy.  I've managed to order a few from local sewers and had friends give me some.  As a mouth breather, this isn't easy for me.  However, the more I wear it, the more used to it I get. 

School is officially over beside two AP test for Karson.  Isaac has his AP Human Geography test on Tuesday and is officially a sophomore.  The lazy life is one that's preferable for him.  He's a homebody and enjoys holing up in his room, drinking Dr. Pepper and playing Xbox.

When he comes out of hibernation, we sometimes let him practice driving which he's really good at and seems to enjoy.  We mainly drive around South Warren High School but have driven in neighborhoods like Ivan Downs and Belle Haven and out in Rich Pond and Woodburn where there are few cars.

Karson has two AP tests, one today and one next week.  She also finished her PSY100 class at WKU with a 93%.  PSY 100 is an online Dual Credit class.  GSP is still in question, but they are trying diligently to work out a schedule where the participants come in for one (1) week instead of five (5).  I guess it's better than nothing, but we will see if it happens.  She and the other recipients were recognized at the WCPS board meeting last night through Facebook LIVE.

  

She and a couple friends got together this week to work on their SENIOR crowns and plan to have pictures done next week.  It's a right of passage to decorate and wear a SENIOR crown on the last day of school.  However, this year was a little different.  We also ordered her SENIOR shirt from Duke's for her to wear on the first day of school which may/may not happen in person.  Too many unknowns to plan for right now.  She's handled it all very well.  This should be an exciting time for her...GSP, college visits, fall sports, but many of those things aren't possible.  We already know that many things are going to be taken away for the incoming Senior class, but it'll make her stronger and more resilient.  At the end of the day, if you have your health, that's way more important than other things.

Miles did really well with all the NTI, but we are both glad it's over.  I'm also glad that I was home and able to work with him each day.  I think he would've done fine on his own, but it was helpful for me to make sure he was completing the work and understanding what he was learning.  Middle school is an adjustment, and Google Classroom is too.  There's a lot to it.  It gave me a better understanding of how he's learning.  He spends most of his days golfing, watching golf videos or putting, chipping, whatever practice he needs to improve his game.  He shot his best round ever at IHCC scoring a 77.


We broke out the N64 this week, and he's been playing a lot of Mortal Kombat and learning my personal favorite Galaga.

Last Sunday was Mother's Day,  we celebrated with brunch at Nana's.  Pap's birthday was the next day so we took him his gift as well.  We haven't gotten to spend much time with our parents during this pandemic, but we appreciate the time we get with them.  It's much more special.