Just checking in-- it's a snowy and cold Monday

Woke up to 8 degrees. And snow. And dark. 

It's flat out wintery. I'm still clinging to the hope that we'll be able to go to the Nutcracker, but Old Man Winter and Momma Nature are being cranky. It's not until Wednesday, so maybe? I hope so. Either way, I think I'll keep the personal day I have scheduled-- I could use a day to get some holiday stuff and probably laundry done.

What are we doing today, on this cold and dreary-ish Monday? Work. My juniors in AP Lang are working their way (happily!) through Braiding Sweetgrass, and I think we are scheduled to do another practice essay on the College Board website. The Brit Lit kids are reading Dickens' Hard Times; I hope they see the connections, especially with the character of Bounderby. It's kind of hard to miss. 

Other than that, it's a matter of survival until the break-- I'm in sore need of some quiet time. 

On the fun side of things, we went to the bookstore to hear Santa read The Polar Express and Holly got to say hello to Santa-- one of her favorite people. =) But who knew she doesn't like anything peppermint? She says it's "spicy." Maybe we'll read a Christmas book today after school. And have non-mint hot chocolate.

Take care, share the love you have with all you meet, and keep your loved ones close. We need each other. 

C




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