It’s Weekly Wrap-Up, Sunday style. Can you guess that I’ve been working this weekend?

Although I haven’t had a lot of time to blog lately, I needed to get this week’s Wrap-Up done because the kids have been busy this week.

It’s our first week back from Winter Break. Only three weeks left of the third nine weeks. Goodness!

On Tuesday, Diva’s class had the Valentine’s Day party they were supposed to have on the 12th. School was canceled that day due to a threat of snow. They also had a pizza party that day for placing 2nd in the school’s fall fundraiser. Of course Diva insists I go to every class party, so I paid a visit and helped set up. She’s always happy to see me and always sad when I have to leave to go back to work. I did get a class hug before I left. They saw Diva hugging me and joined in.

Valentine’s Day apparently left a lasting impression on Manchild because he is still wishing us Happy Valentine’s Day. Tonight he asked me if he could give me a Valentine’s Day kiss. Well of course! Today was also his testing to see if he qualifies for pre-K. As you know, I’ve been anxious about the test, and we even rehearsed a couple questions, one being where Mom and Dad work.

He learned where Dad works but had trouble with my place of employment. In all fairness it’s rather lengthy. So the time came where the lady administering the test asked Manchild where does Dad work. Do you know what he said? He said Dad doesn’t work. The lady checked the application and saw that yes, James does have a job. So she asked him what does Dad do during the day? Manchild’s response: Watch TV.

James loved that.

The testing went well. I got to sit in and witness it all. And the verdict is that he’s going to pre-K. Yay!

But the biggest event of the week was the science fair. It was a lot of work. James and Jumpshot built an invincible Tic-Tac-Toe computer game. Jumpshot and I spent two nights decorating his display board. The Cricut came in very handy!

The science fair winners were awarded cash prizes: $75 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Jumpshot’s project was the most popular, but unfortunately he did not beat out the AM radio, the mummified hot dog, and whatever third place was. He was very upset. But we’re already planning for next year’s project, so watch out!

We used my computer for the display, and when we got home I immediately swabbed it down with alcohol. Die Germs! I already have a cold. I don’t need anything else.The thought of all those middle school children manhandling my computer. I wanted to burn it.

We ate out as a family on Friday. That went pretty well. No spills – for once. Diva had art class, which she is loving.

Next week, Jumpshot starts track for the first time. I steered Diva away from ballet because I heard the recitals last all day. Now I find out track meets last all day too. Someone neglected to tell me. But it’ll be o.k. That’s why we have two cars.

Have a great week!