Joyce from the blog This Side of the Pond, creates a Wednesday Hodge Podge of random questions. I always enjoy the fun of answering them and seeing what others have to say too! I am glad to be back and re-joining the group!
1. The popular saying, 'All is fair in love and war' is originally credited to English writer John Lyly. Is he right?
No. No excuses.
2. Are you a cereal eater? What's your favorite kind?
I don't eat much cereal because dairy doesn't always agree with my stomach. But, my favorite is Honey Bunches of Oats! My Dad used to eat it every day!
3. A five year old in Pennsylvania was recently given a
ten day school suspension for talking with a friend about shooting one
another with a Hello Kitty Bubble gun (the gun blows bubbles). She did
not have the gun with her at school.
A psychological evaluation
was also ordered and the incident was recorded on her permanent record.
The suspension was later reduced to two days and her parents are suing
to have the incident removed from her file. Your thoughts? (If you
missed the story click here for details).
This is the kind of reaction that drives me crazy! Kids have enough fear in their lives. They don't need to worry about getting in trouble for blowing bubbles too. I understand the need to be cautious in these times, but we need to use our brains too and let kids be kids.
4. Whatever happened to_____________________________?
Common sense! (see #3 above)
5.
January 23rd is National Handwriting Day, billed as a day to
reacquaint yourself with a pen and pencil. Do you like your
handwriting? Do you prefer to print or write in cursive? This date was
chosen because it's the birthdate of John Hancock. What's the last thing
you signed your name to?
I can have nice handwriting when I try, but usually I prefer to type because I'm faster at it. I last signed my name to Grace's orchestra practice form.
6. Speaking of John Hancock...ever been to Philadelphia? Do you have any desire to visit the city of Brotherly Love?
Never been. Not really on my list.
7. Share something funny you've heard a child say.
One day, when my youngest was little, my mother-in-law was talking to herself while cleaning. Anya was playing on the floor in the same room, so she could hear my mother-in-law talking to herself. She turned and looked at her and said, "Are you talking to God?" Made us all laugh and of course, I thought it was cute, but I might be a bit biased! :)
8. Insert your own random thought here.
My oldest is signing up for high school classes tonight for next year! I cannot even believe that I will have a high school student! Where is the time going? I so dread the days when both girls are out of the house. I know she will do great in high school, but I make be a nervous wreck!
