It was another brutally cold day here. The kids had another school delay coming the day after they were dismissed early. Much school time has been missed already this year. It seems that these weather events have been targeting Gram's basketball with uncanny accuracy.
I am off to North Carolina tomorrow for a quick trip to the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. They runs pretty fantastic teaching conference every February. I've been once before, back when I was working at Saint Andrew's. I am looking forward to some grey math fun and hoping to come back home with many activity and lesson ideas for my department colleagues. Lucky for me my flight was not today because most flights out of our area were cancelled today because the eastern US hubs were all frozen in.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Vortex Redux
The kids got sent home from school early today because of the return of the polar vortex to our area. As I write it is now 8 degrees out and heading back to the negative territory tonight. Gram was sorely disappointed because he missed yet another basketball practice (I think it is five now that they've missed, plus some games) and he also missed his first computer coding class. I fear that we are in for another delay of some sort in the morning as well.
Here is a recent photo of the boy
Here is a recent photo of the boy
Thursday, January 16, 2014
A Surprise Snowy Day
Just recovering from a busy, but terrific weekend here. I was on dorm duty so I was up later than I am used to being up. In my salad days in Gainesville, I was routinely up to silly hours - especially on the weekend. Now, when I am up until about 1 AM or so (as I am on dorm duty nights) I am just wiped out the next day. Since Monday is my normal study hall duty night, whenever I have a weekend of duty, I am up on Friday, Saturday, and Monday night. Since I am getting old, this results in me being tired for a few days. It was a great weekend to be on duty since it was international dinner on Saturday. This event is one of the highlights of the year here. We had students from China cooking all afternoon in our kitchen and the gym hosted tables from 21 countries serving food native to their country. So much fun!
Woke up this morning to a pleasant dusting of snow here. I must admit that I am shocked that I would ever type that previous sentence. The air is still, the light snow fall this morning was actually pretty tranquil. My kids have not inherited my gene that would like to keep snow at a safe distance. Both of them were pretty amused to see the snow this morning and the boy was kicking around in it at the bus stop this morning.
Some highlights of the past few days -
Mo told me that it is very important to go to school. If you don't, your brain will turn to jell-o.
Gram has discovered The Tick on TV. Netflix carries the very odd live-action show. He was devouring this last night.
I was talking to Mo about one of her after school teachers. She told me that this teacher was 'Boss of the Town'
Woke up this morning to a pleasant dusting of snow here. I must admit that I am shocked that I would ever type that previous sentence. The air is still, the light snow fall this morning was actually pretty tranquil. My kids have not inherited my gene that would like to keep snow at a safe distance. Both of them were pretty amused to see the snow this morning and the boy was kicking around in it at the bus stop this morning.
Some highlights of the past few days -
Mo told me that it is very important to go to school. If you don't, your brain will turn to jell-o.
Gram has discovered The Tick on TV. Netflix carries the very odd live-action show. He was devouring this last night.
I was talking to Mo about one of her after school teachers. She told me that this teacher was 'Boss of the Town'
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
So much for TCB...
So, after a winter break lasting from Dec 20 until Jan 5 we were in school for a total of 1 whole day. Now, due to severe cold we are out of school for the day.
That's the sad news on the front of my weather.com page.
The sadder part is this picture
Make careful note of the temp in Lake Worth. Sigh…
That's the sad news on the front of my weather.com page.
The sadder part is this picture
Make careful note of the temp in Lake Worth. Sigh…
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Time to TCB
Our long, cold holiday is finally coming to a close. We hosted grandmothers from Dec 19 to Jan 1. Since then we have seen temps in the negative (in fahrenheit!), 3 - 6 inches of snow, high winds and now it's raining. Today is a moderate day in the 30s. Tomorrow is due to go from the mid 40s down to the negatives. Yipes! I am not sure I have ever lived through a day with that type of temperature shift.
Took the kids out today for sledding after Gram's basketball game. He's had a good basketball weekend yanking down rebounds and he scored yesterday (a free throw) and today a field goal. He's on fire!
I'm looking forward to getting back to work after a long stretch off. I need to get disciplined this week and finally get working on my Geometry project. I'm also looking forward to spending some time visiting classes in the next few weeks. We've got a busy January ahead of us. I have two dorm duty weekends, one more home basketball game to do the scoreboard for, a church board meeting, a trip to NC, Gram has 5 more basketball games and 8 practices scheduled this month, and all the normal craziness of life.
Here's a snapshot of the snow we've had.
Took the kids out today for sledding after Gram's basketball game. He's had a good basketball weekend yanking down rebounds and he scored yesterday (a free throw) and today a field goal. He's on fire!
I'm looking forward to getting back to work after a long stretch off. I need to get disciplined this week and finally get working on my Geometry project. I'm also looking forward to spending some time visiting classes in the next few weeks. We've got a busy January ahead of us. I have two dorm duty weekends, one more home basketball game to do the scoreboard for, a church board meeting, a trip to NC, Gram has 5 more basketball games and 8 practices scheduled this month, and all the normal craziness of life.
Here's a snapshot of the snow we've had.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
New Year - New Determination to Communicate
I have spent a good deal of time and energy writing my teacher blog in the past few months and I want to do the same here for the family blog as we move forward. The past few months have seen real sadness and great fun and happiness. The loss of my dad right before Thanksgiving was a sad shock. Below are some photos of his last trip to see the kids in early October. At the time we had no idea he was sick. The next week he found out he had pancreatic cancer and, sadly, it was a fast downhill trip.
Our Christmas holidays have been a grandma-palooza. My mom was here from Dec 19 to Dec 26. My in-laws arrived that night and left this morning. We had a lovely family christmas break. Fun day trip adventures, nice grandma time, spoiled kids, a couple of date nights for me and Beth, and now we are counting down to the beginning of manic daily life. The kids and I start again on Monday and Beth starts tomorrow. My goal is to blog at least once a week to keep a moving diary and to share with anyone who wants to drop by.
Here is a partial photo gallery with pics from my dad's last visit and a charming one of the kids in front of our Christmas tree. More to come.
Our Christmas holidays have been a grandma-palooza. My mom was here from Dec 19 to Dec 26. My in-laws arrived that night and left this morning. We had a lovely family christmas break. Fun day trip adventures, nice grandma time, spoiled kids, a couple of date nights for me and Beth, and now we are counting down to the beginning of manic daily life. The kids and I start again on Monday and Beth starts tomorrow. My goal is to blog at least once a week to keep a moving diary and to share with anyone who wants to drop by.
Here is a partial photo gallery with pics from my dad's last visit and a charming one of the kids in front of our Christmas tree. More to come.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Catching My Breath
So, I had promised my self I'd post as soon as I returned from FLA with the little one but I let my self be lazy instead. Now that it's August, thoughts are turning toward school already.
The southern trips were good to the Dardy family. Little girl and I went to FLA to see grandparents and friends. We spent time with my parents near the coast and visited the pool and the beach while we were there. Pools are a lot more fun now that the girl is (relatively) self-sufficient there. Give her a floaty vest and she's good to go. Beaches? A little less fun, I must admit. Never was a big beach fan even during the 35 or so years I lived in FLA. I enjoy being near the water and listening to and smelling the water. She had fun there, so it was a good day. We spent time with my mother-in-law as well where my little one got to spend time not only with her grandma there but with some cousins as well. She had a blast and I spent much of the time there catching up with my Gainesville folks. A great couple of days there. Next up was a south FLA trip and a delightful night at the house of our old Boca pal. Back to my folks for the last few nights and an opportunity to catch another baseball game. This time is was Space Coast Stadium. So, for those keeping count, I have now been to four minor league parks this summer and two major league parks. The season's not over yet, so I may be able to add another one to the list.
Photos soon.
The southern trips were good to the Dardy family. Little girl and I went to FLA to see grandparents and friends. We spent time with my parents near the coast and visited the pool and the beach while we were there. Pools are a lot more fun now that the girl is (relatively) self-sufficient there. Give her a floaty vest and she's good to go. Beaches? A little less fun, I must admit. Never was a big beach fan even during the 35 or so years I lived in FLA. I enjoy being near the water and listening to and smelling the water. She had fun there, so it was a good day. We spent time with my mother-in-law as well where my little one got to spend time not only with her grandma there but with some cousins as well. She had a blast and I spent much of the time there catching up with my Gainesville folks. A great couple of days there. Next up was a south FLA trip and a delightful night at the house of our old Boca pal. Back to my folks for the last few nights and an opportunity to catch another baseball game. This time is was Space Coast Stadium. So, for those keeping count, I have now been to four minor league parks this summer and two major league parks. The season's not over yet, so I may be able to add another one to the list.
Photos soon.
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