Another school year is coming to an end and as we navigate the “Maycember” scramble of projects, concerts, spirit weeks and field days, I can’t help but marvel at the growth I’ve seen in our boys this year both academically and socially. Working for their school district has allowed me the opportunity to attend school day events and help provide more for their classrooms. It’s also opened an unexpected opportunity.
Big Bro quickly discovered that I’m on the same network and email system. I started to get email notifications for his shared documents, presentations, even a prototype for a website. Sometimes it’s work he’s doing on a school report or essay, but often times it’s a powerpoint quiz show or presentation on Pokemon. It’s a sort of “look at me mom!” During the middle of my workday, and it always makes me smile.
When I ask what he’s supposed to be doing while generating this content during the school day, he shrugs and says he finished his work. The latest notification revealed a four-chapter portion of a Wings of Fire fan fiction novel he’s working on. So long as he keeps excelling in all of his subjects, I don’t mind one bit.
Next week, it will be summer and I’ll be poolside while hearing “look at me mom!” for all their dives and tricks. I’ll answer the call anytime of year. It really is the best view.
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