Boy to teacher: “The computer scanner ate my report.”
I remember only one time when I messed up on getting my homework done. The teacher made sure it never happened again. My ears are still ringing from the tongue lashing she gave me.
The nice thing about technology is it gives a whole new range of excuses. But don’t bet on getting away with them!
The snow was bad enough here to close the schools yesterday, today and tomorrow. However, if this wasn’t the case, I wonder if my son would have a similar conversation tomorrow as he waited for the bus.
We have a blizzard warning in Indiana today (February 13, 2007). Everyone is staying put and watching the snow pummel us. As soon as the wind and the snow dies down, I’m sure my kids will try to get out there and have some fun. After all, school is closed. I can just imagine this scene happening somewhere in the Midwestern US today.
If you live in colder, snowy climates, do you remember the time you transitioned from loving the snow because of all the fun things to do and dreading it because you would have to drive in it? I remember the first time I drove in freezing rain. I tapped the brakes and my car immediately made a 180 degree turn. It scared me to death. I wanted to leave the car where it was, grab a sled and forget the whole driving thing.
This week’s theme for Illustration Friday is “Sprout.” Yesterday, I heard Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow so we’ll have an early spring.
Can I believe Phil? As I’m writing this it’s snowing and sixteen degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 0. Did I mention it’s snowing?
I’m ready for this little guy to sprout. It’s a plus if he doesn’t see his shadow.
Kevin
