Here's a hodgepodge of my life this week:
My daughter's car is still in the driveway awaiting repairs, so we've been sharing cars to get everyone where the need to be. What fun! It has led to a little more togetherness than usual. Which is a good thing, most times.
We finished a week of TAKS tests -- our standardized state testing, for those not from Texas. It is supposed to demonstrate that our students have learned what they were supposed to for their grade level. Since I tutored the high school students in math, it will be interesting to see how they did. Frankly, I'm not optimistic.
The younger son is still not getting his school work done. We shall see if he makes a valiant effort and passes 5th grade.
Allergies have kicked in big time for me, causing sneezing, coughing and asthma issues. The pollen counts indicated fungus was very high. Fortunately, an all-day field trip to Waco, for which I was driving the bus, was cancelled due to the swine flu scare. Although I'd been looking forward to going, I was glad I was able to stay home, sleep in, and nap away most of the afternoon. I also got some kitchen cleaning done, which was desperately needed. They have rescheduled the trip for May 16, which is the day of my daughter's bridal shower. I'm disappointed that I won't be able to go! I'll see if they still end up going.
So far, our schools have not been closed due to swine flu. Lewisville and Denton have both closed all their schools for a week to disinfect them and let the sick students get beyond the contagious stage. The Education Center has charter schools in both towns. I don't know how many (if any) reported cases either distric has. Lots of my friends think this is a gross overreaction. It certainly seems extreme. I really don't know if it is merited.
Well, time to take some more cough medicine!
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