Human Spell Check

It sure is nice when you no longer have to rely on Wikipedia or the spell check on your phone to spell a word correctly. I have Will. My human spell checker. He has always been an avid reader and I believe that’s translated into a heck of a vocabulary. Except, you know, when he puts…

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Top Ten: The Road to State PSIA

A couple of months ago, I shared that Will was our big winner at the district Private School Interscholastic Association’s (PSIA) district contest.  We were thrilled he advanced to state in spelling.  What I did not share was how UNexcited I was that he had to study two more months. I thought I’d share a bit…

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QOTW: April 27, 2012

Me:  “JP, what do you think of the figurine on your First Communion cake?” JP:  “Hey, he looks like me.” Scott:  “Man, John Paul, you are getting so old.” JP:  “I’m not old, I don’t have gray hair!” John Paul to his Godmother:  “Are you Catholic?” I’m still cracking up at all those.  This kid…

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Medalist in the House!

Over the weekend, Will participated in the PSIA district competition (Private Schools Interscholastic Association).  It’s kinda like the private school version of UIL.  There were a ton of events and Will participated in four:  spelling, dictionary skills, social studies and vocabulary.  He placed in the top six in all four – whoa.  He took home…

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