Erick was beside himself yesterday with news of a Fire Fighter program being offered by the Community College Dist. to Seniors from area schools. Not only will he receive college credits, he'll also have a head start on his goal of becoming a Fire Fighter. When I heard the words, "Mom, it'll look awesome on my transcripts", I got all choked up. It took a long time, but my little boy is finally figuring things out, and not a moment too soon!
It wasn't long after they got home that I realized my concerns about them attending the same school (this is the first time, ever) weren't going to be a problem. Erick asked Kevin if he thought the girls in high school are different from the ones in middle school. Kevin responded without a word, just very, very large eyes and a smile. They compared notes on the food, discussed which teachers were easy/hard/weird, and Erick gave Kevin advice on how to survive Spanish I. Thank heavens he already took it, 'cuz I don't have a clue! Oh, and don't be surprised if you get an occasional e-mail from me asking for help with Erick's Business Finance class. Like I would even begin to think I could help him with that homework!
Since the boys aren't around to run errands with, I've taken on a new co-pilot. Mags has always enjoyed a ride in the car. Now, though, she seems to demand a daily outing. Seriously, this dog knows how to pout. She sulks when she's left at home with Chloe, and she has definitely shunned me in the past when I've been gone too long. You should hear her 'talk'. I swear, she said "Go out" the other day...
You can also call and email Kayla anytime with help in Spanish. Kayla has taken it since the 2nd grade and finished Spanish IV (Advanced Placement) last year in school - so she is done with it, even for most colleges. She might be heading to Mexico this Spring Break to work and hang with my cousins for a week and get more "conversational" work in. So call or email if Kevin needs help!
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