At football practice, we do hitting drills. I am on the purple team. I think I'm a receiver. I don't know if I'm a running back.
In hitting drills, I got the kids littler than me. They were weak.
We start practice like at 3:5o p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m.
My pants are like crooked and too big. My helmet it stinks and makes my hair itch.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Week One
We're done with the first week and only had two bits of homework.
The first -- a reading survey. There were two pages of questions regarding Christopher's interest and choice in reading. First question: "Do you like to read?" Christopher's answer, which repeated itself throughout the survey -- No! He did write that if he has to read, he'll read non-fiction, biographies of sports stars. And, he acknowledged he reads the Sports section of the newspaper each morning. Well, I guess the teacher wanted honest answers . . .and she got it.
The second piece of homework was from his pre-AP math class. Cobwebs grew in the head over the summer -- for both Christopher and I. The 15 question worksheet was taking fractions, making them simple and then translating the fractions into decimals and yes, the dreaded percentage. He and I plugged away and got through it. I think once everyone gets into the swing of things, memory will come back.
He does have a project due Tuesday -- a biopoem and some other thing about himself. He'll be starting that and completing it this weekend.
Overall, the week was uneventful. Lunch was easy -- he ate a lot -- and classes were OK. He really likes his English teacher and is glad to be in Art again with Mrs. Fox. Athletics is a hit and so is football practice. Friday was pads and there was 8 a.m. practice this morning. He thinks he'll be a running back on the purple team. He's one of the fastest kids out there.
On to week number two.
The first -- a reading survey. There were two pages of questions regarding Christopher's interest and choice in reading. First question: "Do you like to read?" Christopher's answer, which repeated itself throughout the survey -- No! He did write that if he has to read, he'll read non-fiction, biographies of sports stars. And, he acknowledged he reads the Sports section of the newspaper each morning. Well, I guess the teacher wanted honest answers . . .and she got it.
The second piece of homework was from his pre-AP math class. Cobwebs grew in the head over the summer -- for both Christopher and I. The 15 question worksheet was taking fractions, making them simple and then translating the fractions into decimals and yes, the dreaded percentage. He and I plugged away and got through it. I think once everyone gets into the swing of things, memory will come back.
He does have a project due Tuesday -- a biopoem and some other thing about himself. He'll be starting that and completing it this weekend.
Overall, the week was uneventful. Lunch was easy -- he ate a lot -- and classes were OK. He really likes his English teacher and is glad to be in Art again with Mrs. Fox. Athletics is a hit and so is football practice. Friday was pads and there was 8 a.m. practice this morning. He thinks he'll be a running back on the purple team. He's one of the fastest kids out there.
On to week number two.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
School Clothes
I hear from friends that their 12-year-old sons don't really care what clothes they wear, much less their socks.
Well, I've got a 12-year-old that not only cares, he passionately cares about his clothes and yes, his socks.
And, he doesn't do mix and match -- he has outfits. So if a certain navy blue shirt goes with navy plaid shorts, don't expect the shirt to go with a pair of khaki shorts. Oh, no, it doesn't go together.
Today marks the beginning of the wearing of school clothes. We put together a calendar each week so we have everything we need ironed following the rule of at least two collared shirts worn a week. He can only wear basketball shorts and a t-shirt once a nine weeks. Usually, he burns through that in the first or second week and then has to wait it out until the next nine weeks.
He requested Hollister shirts this year. Collared and t-shirt styles -- we bought three collared shirts and two t-shirts -- all on sale. He also received new shorts from Kohls. Kohls carries the style he likes -- baggy, belted, long shorts. He's going the plaid route in shorts this year for the most part.
We also purchased undershirts because he needed new ones, but what does he wear most days? Sleeveless, UnderArmour shirts are the undershirt of choice for Christopher. That would work really well if he had more than two. I'm thinking the white Hanes undershirts will become a part of the circulation.
I'm fortunate Christopher cares about his appearance, but some mornings I think, who cares if the undershirt neck looks slightly stretched out under the collar of his t-shirt or the socks are long or short or if the black socks he has are too faded to go with the black slip-on Nike shoes!?
Yeah, socks. They are a big deal 'round here. Last year, it was two pair of long black Nike socks (hit around the calf) that he would layer. The bottom layer was scrunched down a bit and the top layer was folded down. For his birthday this year, he added six more pair to the mix. He has a drawer full of long black Nike socks.
He also has short black and short white Nike socks. These go unworn. I think he may wear them to mow the lawn.
To throw a wrench into the whole sock outfitting, he has to wear white socks for football. I think this is easily accomplished because he has a drawer full of white long socks. Oh, wait, they are Addidas and his cleats are Nike. Nope, can't wear Addidas socks with Nike shoes. I promise you these are his actual words!
He has one pair of long white Nike socks. He has practice tomorrow. He's wearing the socks right now because he's playing football outside wearing the Nike cleats and he has to match.
Tomorrow, we're buying more long white Nike socks. I am not doing laundry every night with the load consisting of one pair of long white Nike socks. Or Under Armour T-shirts.
Well, I've got a 12-year-old that not only cares, he passionately cares about his clothes and yes, his socks.
And, he doesn't do mix and match -- he has outfits. So if a certain navy blue shirt goes with navy plaid shorts, don't expect the shirt to go with a pair of khaki shorts. Oh, no, it doesn't go together.
Today marks the beginning of the wearing of school clothes. We put together a calendar each week so we have everything we need ironed following the rule of at least two collared shirts worn a week. He can only wear basketball shorts and a t-shirt once a nine weeks. Usually, he burns through that in the first or second week and then has to wait it out until the next nine weeks.
He requested Hollister shirts this year. Collared and t-shirt styles -- we bought three collared shirts and two t-shirts -- all on sale. He also received new shorts from Kohls. Kohls carries the style he likes -- baggy, belted, long shorts. He's going the plaid route in shorts this year for the most part.
We also purchased undershirts because he needed new ones, but what does he wear most days? Sleeveless, UnderArmour shirts are the undershirt of choice for Christopher. That would work really well if he had more than two. I'm thinking the white Hanes undershirts will become a part of the circulation.
I'm fortunate Christopher cares about his appearance, but some mornings I think, who cares if the undershirt neck looks slightly stretched out under the collar of his t-shirt or the socks are long or short or if the black socks he has are too faded to go with the black slip-on Nike shoes!?
Yeah, socks. They are a big deal 'round here. Last year, it was two pair of long black Nike socks (hit around the calf) that he would layer. The bottom layer was scrunched down a bit and the top layer was folded down. For his birthday this year, he added six more pair to the mix. He has a drawer full of long black Nike socks.
He also has short black and short white Nike socks. These go unworn. I think he may wear them to mow the lawn.
To throw a wrench into the whole sock outfitting, he has to wear white socks for football. I think this is easily accomplished because he has a drawer full of white long socks. Oh, wait, they are Addidas and his cleats are Nike. Nope, can't wear Addidas socks with Nike shoes. I promise you these are his actual words!
He has one pair of long white Nike socks. He has practice tomorrow. He's wearing the socks right now because he's playing football outside wearing the Nike cleats and he has to match.
Tomorrow, we're buying more long white Nike socks. I am not doing laundry every night with the load consisting of one pair of long white Nike socks. Or Under Armour T-shirts.
School Supplies
School supplies for seventh graders are the same no matter the school. We bought Christopher's a few weeks ago knowing we have to take full advantage of any grocery store visit.
We only strayed from one item. We didn't go with the 3-inch 3-ring binder. According to Christopher, it is too big. So we went with the 2-inch 3-ring binder. That inch is critical when it comes to fitting in his new backpack.
Not an expensive list, but it's a study in multiples (kind of like our life now):
3-ring binder
2 packs of wide ruled notebook paper
6 pocket folders with brads (in different colors)
6 spiral notebooks, wide ruled (in different colors)
2 composition books
1 zippered pencil case
2 red pens
2 blue or black ball point pens
2 no. 2 or mechanical pencils
1 package of lined note cards
1 ruler
1 package of colored pencils
2 glue sticks
We only strayed from one item. We didn't go with the 3-inch 3-ring binder. According to Christopher, it is too big. So we went with the 2-inch 3-ring binder. That inch is critical when it comes to fitting in his new backpack.
Not an expensive list, but it's a study in multiples (kind of like our life now):
3-ring binder
2 packs of wide ruled notebook paper
6 pocket folders with brads (in different colors)
6 spiral notebooks, wide ruled (in different colors)
2 composition books
1 zippered pencil case
2 red pens
2 blue or black ball point pens
2 no. 2 or mechanical pencils
1 package of lined note cards
1 ruler
1 package of colored pencils
2 glue sticks
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Lockers, Textbooks and Shots
Locker open: Check
Textbooks covered: Check
Shots recoreded: Check
Whacked out schedule: Check
Yep, had to knock out a couple of e-mails last night because my star athlete child was erroneously placed in Physical Education, not Athletics.
Thankfully, it was a mistake and his schedule was changed today.
I mean the whole reason my child wanted to attend Harris this year was to be in Athletics. Sad, but true. Pre-AP math, Debate, Texas History . . .no those classes didn't matter. It's all about sports!
Textbooks covered: Check
Shots recoreded: Check
Whacked out schedule: Check
Yep, had to knock out a couple of e-mails last night because my star athlete child was erroneously placed in Physical Education, not Athletics.
Thankfully, it was a mistake and his schedule was changed today.
I mean the whole reason my child wanted to attend Harris this year was to be in Athletics. Sad, but true. Pre-AP math, Debate, Texas History . . .no those classes didn't matter. It's all about sports!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Here we go again . . .
That time of year is upon us. School is about to start. August 24 is staring us in the face. Well, staring me in the face because Christopher is still asleep and it is 9:45 a.m.
As every parent says, the summer flew by. Ours was extra busy -- the twins kept us hopping. We didn't go on vacation, but Christopher did keep busy. He played in basketball tournaments most weekends, including a trip to Corpus, and he hung out at our gym with his buddies.
With the start of seventh grade comes football. And, yes, Christopher is playing. He had a camp a few weeks back that required early mornings. He received his football uniform and locker last week so he is official.
Tonight, we have seventh grade orientation. It's nothing like sixth grade orientation. Last year, we dropped off Christopher and he spent half a Saturday walking around to his classes. This year, it's an hour long and he gets his locker, textbooks and advisory period. The first day of class he gets his schedule. Wow. I guess he'll know where to go.
We'll probably only be posting a couple of times a week. We're busy!
As every parent says, the summer flew by. Ours was extra busy -- the twins kept us hopping. We didn't go on vacation, but Christopher did keep busy. He played in basketball tournaments most weekends, including a trip to Corpus, and he hung out at our gym with his buddies.
With the start of seventh grade comes football. And, yes, Christopher is playing. He had a camp a few weeks back that required early mornings. He received his football uniform and locker last week so he is official.
Tonight, we have seventh grade orientation. It's nothing like sixth grade orientation. Last year, we dropped off Christopher and he spent half a Saturday walking around to his classes. This year, it's an hour long and he gets his locker, textbooks and advisory period. The first day of class he gets his schedule. Wow. I guess he'll know where to go.
We'll probably only be posting a couple of times a week. We're busy!
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