First Week of School in Quote

• "I forgot to tell you, 'I can't read.'" -- T.L.P.

This quote was uttered to the teacher on the third or fourth day of school. The teacher's response was; "You know all of those papers I have been giving you with instructions on them? You have been 'reading' them and doing what they say to do. That's reading." Apparently, being able to pick up any sports page and determine who played who, who won, who lost, who had a sacrifice, home run or walk, and what city each team is from does not count as 'reading'. In which case...I may not be able to read either!

• "When do we do Crafts?" -- S.E.P.

This quote was uttered daily beginning at least a week before school started and was ultimately finally asked of the teacher on about the third day of school...and a few days since, I believe. The most difficult transition for this child has undoubtedly been the realization that "real" school is neither VBS nor home school--ie. largely consisting of endless craft activities.

• "The Devil must be either 4- or 5-years-old!" -- anonymous

OK, I made that one up. However, it is quite a change to be teaching 15, four to six year olds, face-to-face, EVERY moment from 8 AM thru 3:30 PM (if the parents pick them up on time) versus high schoolers via the internet with just weekly video conferencing sessions, despite the transition period of homeschooling your own two precious little perfect angels. Though every day comes with a "story," each ends with numerous Thanks to God in Heaven for the much needed and infinite blessing of Casey in the classroom. Casey is the single mother of 5 (ages 6-13ish) that was hired as a teachers aid for the Early Childhood classroom. When perspective parents questioned the ability of these two women to handle 15 kids, they just pointed out that it would be like as if each of their own children brought home a friend.

• "Why did I ever preach that sermon, 'Mom: The Toughest Job in the World'?" -- J.P.P.

Ye, that one really doesn't need much explanation from "Mr. Mom" ... if only I could be fired from this job ... paid for it!

• "Soy milk is meat!" -- 5 year-old student

I don't drink soy milk either, I just don't like the taste. Maybe if I knew what this kid apparently does, it would be more appealing to me. Though no one has a clue what this kid was talking about, we all agree that this is the most interesting thing learned during the first week of school.

* Due to disorganized packing practices and incomplete un-packing, NO pictures of the first day of school are available as we have been unable to find the digital camera battery charger.