Jamie and Cassie are playing the computer this morning and I hear Jamie say, “That’s just like such an ‘LOL’ thing, ya know?”
Ummmmm… I don’t even know where to go with that.
Otherwise, everything here is fine. Tom passed his certifications for Middle School Science, Middle School Math and Early Childhood K-4. He’s still looking for a job, but none of the districts around us are hiring right now. They probably will within the next couple of months. I think he has to have something by October 31 or lose his current certification and have to redo it again next year.
If he doesn’t find anything, we’ll be fine. His decision to become a teacher was/is more about his heart than about money or anything like that. We like the idea of having our Summers free to go on vacation (I own my own business, him being a teacher would be idea) or whatever we want. But he also loves teaching kids. He really really loves it. I think he’s mad, but whatever, right?
If he doesn’t find anything, he will continue working with me a little, but also continue substitute teaching. He’ll be fine, although it’s a little frustrating for the poor guy.
I’m well. I am, of course, running with a few new ideas I have business-wise. I’m on the board of IVAA again. Yes, that makes me crazy 
and I have gotten a few new awesome clients, so life is good. Been trying to make more time for myself and spending time with my friends. I love my kids, but sometimes it just has to be about you, ya know?
Jamie and Cassie are eagerly awaiting to hear who their teachers will be next year. They find out on Thursday when they do the ‘Welcome Walk” – which means the teacher comes and knocks on your door, you spend a few minutes talking to them, they give you some stuff and then all the kids in the neighborhood meet outside to find out who got what teacher and who will be in the same class. Ah, the beauty of a small neighborhood school 
They start back on August 25. I’m excited, but if I’m a little more truthful, I will also miss having them around. I am very lucky that I really like the people my children are. They are kind of fun to be around at this age.
Jamie is adorable. He’s decided to let his hair grow out so looks like a surfer skater dude.
I already have contacted the principle and speech therapist for Cassie at the school. She has a slight speech impediment, she drops letter sounds completely. Most people can understand her (80% or so?) but it’s hurting her writing (they are doing phonetic writing) – she writes it how SHE says it, not everyone else. Anyway, they are going to observe her and try some stuff in-class as well as at home before we do anything too formal. I think that’s a good plan. She stopped responding to private therapy we had her in 2 years ago or so.
Anyway, here’s an example… if you don’t “get it”, here is what she wrote:
tomio is the la se ov sool
i coe to mis miss lweis
Here is the translation:
Tomorrow is the last day of school.
I’m going to miss Miss Lewis.
That's awesome that the school is going to try some things before making a big change for Cassie.
You know, I don't even remember noticing her speech when I was there — maybe I'm used to the younger kids and it didn't phase me. 
That's awesome that the school is going to try some things before making a big change for Cassie.
You know, I don't even remember noticing her speech when I was there — maybe I'm used to the younger kids and it didn't phase me. 