Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Summer is Here


W's CAT-E results came back and he got 97 out of 100 correct, which put him in the 99th percentile.  He couldn't believe it and I'm so proud of him.  He fretted over this test all year, but I knew he'd do fine.  All he needed was the directions read to him.  He told me that this time around he felt more confident that he was answering properly since he was sure about what was being asked.  I wish I'd known that for the 5th grade test.  Now he can relax for another 2 years since the next test will be at the end of 9th grade.  All paperwork was sent in at the end of June and we already got the packet for the 2014-2015 school year.  I'm really looking forward to W's 8th grade.  I'm treating it as practice for high school.  I'll be keeping more detailed records and practicing writing a transcript and course descriptions.  I've been reading so much about it already.  My favorite resource so far has been the books and website of Lee Binz (The Homescholar).

In other news, J graduated from high school last week!  The beautiful ceremony was held in Lincoln Center.  She looked gorgeous and so does that (arts & regents endorsed) diploma.  It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating that she got into the school.  Have 4 years really gone by already?  Thank you, LaGuardia Arts, for everything.





A few days before graduation, she had her senior prom.  The venue was the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square.  She wore a light blue gown with silver stones and jewels on one side of the front.  She wore sparkly silver flats instead of heels (smart, imo), spent the day getting groomed with a mani-pedi, professional makeup, and got her hair done by none other than her sister (K) at the cosmetology school.  She, her date, and a few friends had a white stretch limo take them into Manhattan in style.

J has also been so busy dancing.  She is preparing for Nationals with her amazing new studio.  It's coming up soon and we can't wait.  She is also working with a big choreographer who has just gotten her another dance job with a gold record singer.  They'll be performing locally in August.

Now summer has really begun.  I plan on living fully every day and savoring every moment (I tend to rush summer to get to autumn - my favorite season).  By the end of summer, K will be working full-time in her dream profession and really starting her adult life.  And J will be getting ready to live in Manhattan for college.  I know it's only 20 minutes away, but it's a huge independent step.  And when did W get taller than me?  He's becoming more and more independent every day and in the blink of an eye, he will be off to college, too.  This, right now, really is the best time of my life, with my husband and children here every day.  I'm truly grateful and plan on making it count.

4 comments:

Rosie R. said...

Hi Angela! It's Rosie again. School starts tomorrow and Cailie and I are just a wreck. We are so excited and nervous, and I of course am a little melancholic since my baby is going to high school - LaGuardia no less haha! Poor kid will be in total shock when that alarm clock rings at 5 a.m. tomorrow! And her belly will be in shock when it sees no lunch until 8th period, ugh! It's gonna be one heck of a ride...

Well, I just thought I'd stop by and say hi :) Late congrats to J on her graduation! And the best of luck to her at AMDA!

NYCitymomx3 said...

Hi Rosie! I'm so excited for you and Cailie. Good luck with everything tomorrow! Let me know what she thinks and who she has. :)

Rosie R. said...

Hi Angela! So we survived the first 2 days! I commuted with her both ways, but i think she's ready to try it solo. I was able to connect with the mom of a sophomore boy who lives close to us and is a drama major. He commutes with about 5 other sophomore girls, and he and cailie met briefly on Friday. So I think she will try commuting with them on Monday. It's 90 minutes, plus 15-20 minute drive to the railroad. Crazy..

She has Brikke, Sinacori, and wiktor for english, Weiler for Spanish, Fischer for Algebra, Wong for science, and sperber for global. And luckily her lunch period changed to 6th period! She had a really rough 1st day, and a much better 2nd day. Placement was on Friday so I think that helped settle her a little bit. Dancing just settles her down tremendously.

So far, so good. She knows its going to be a huge sacrifice, but she's up for the challenge. Fingers crossed!!

NYCitymomx3 said...

Rosie, it sounds like things are going well! I sent you an email. :)