School Day Morning

School Day Morning

Nov 20, 2017 | Joseph, Madeline | 0 comments

The school sends a recorded message from the principal each Sunday with info about the upcoming week. I played it Monday morning, because this week’s was from a mystery caller. They guessed who it was right away. “Ms. Abel!” Me: She said you can...
Maddie, Singer/Songwriter: The Book of Songs

Maddie, Singer/Songwriter: The Book of Songs

Nov 2, 2017 | Madeline | 0 comments

Move over, Taylor Swift. Introducing: The Book of Songs, by Maddie Shankin I’m not sure my translations will help with the understanding, but here goes…. I just want to be with you, singing like we’re crazy (yeah, yeah, yeah) / It’s harder than...
Higher Learning

Higher Learning

Nov 2, 2017 | Madeline | 0 comments

Joseph and Maddie were discussing school and how many grade levels there are in school. Joseph thought 11, but wasn’t sure. Joseph: Mom, what’s the highest grade? Me: 12th Maddie: Then what? Me: Then you go to college. Maddie: Then you go to 116th grade. That’s in...
Fines

Fines

Aug 13, 2017 | Joseph, Madeline | 2 comments

Joseph: Mom, what does that mean? "Don't block the box."Me: If there's traffic, you can't stop in the intersection–see they've painted a box so people understand.Joseph: Whoa, $250 fine if you do!Maddie: If you block it where are...