March 17

The boys got their report cards yesterday (and lest you're wondering why Abby didn't get hers, the education powers-that-be here have decided that elementary schools operate on the trimester schedule while middle and high are on quarter/semester. It's never made sense to me but 'tis neither here nor there). So after lunch today, they got ice cream as a treat.

I don't spend much time bragging about their academic achievements because honestly, it's far more important to me that they be good people than awesome students. But I'm proud of them, and seeing them reach their potential makes my heart smile.