Surprises and Challenges

It's time for us to go back to school! I knew I was getting a new challenge for this year -- teaching 7th Grade Reading. I worked all summer on lesson plans, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first day of school.

And then ... a surprise! I also get to teach 8th Grade History! So, after a whirlwind two days of lesson planning, I'm nearly ready for the first day of school.

Monday is the first day! Bring it!

Arrows in the Air

My son is wanting to learn to shoot a bow this summer. Since he isn't playing baseball, and since my daughter is doing lots of activities like tumbling and dance, I don't begrudge him learning something new.

What has brought about this sudden interest in bow shooting? I blame it on the movies.

He has always been a fan of Legolas (of Lord of the Rings), but the new Avengers movie has brought back a bow-weilding superhero (Hawkeye). And add to that the popularity of Hunger Games heroine Katniss and super shot Merida in Disney's Brave.

We are surrounded by bowmen (and women) of many sorts. So, it's no wonder he wants to learn. He really wants to be like the guys on Top Shot -- who can shoot guns and bows!

Hmm. An interesting summer is shaping up here!