Holy Weekend

This means a day off for me, and multiple days off for the girls. Yay for Catholic school. Today was a total layabout day. I did venture forth (through the potentially hazardous weather, of which I don't think I saw two raindrops) to get my monthly haircut.

Wetsuit came yesterday. I immediately tried it on, and it fits quite well. I can even get into it myself, but will need an assist with the back zipper. Not real flattering, but I didn't expect it to be. Better than I hoped for, though, whatever that means.

As usual, I plan to go to the Easter Vigil tomorrow night. Truly the "new year's eve" of the church year, with blessings of fire, water and oils, lots of majestic prayers, and welcoming new members, just as I was 17 years ago. Which means the oldest is about to turn that magical age. Yikes.

And in school news, one week until TCAP, and six weeks to go until the end of the year. Surprise surprise from the school board, though. To make up for our one inclement weather day, instead of making it up per the calendar, they sent word yesterday that school will be extended 45 minutes for the next 2 weeks to offset it. I can see the reasoning - most kids won't remember to come back after the Memorial Day weekend, it eliminates a day of bus transportation, breakfasts and lunches for students. And in the long run, most parents will pick the kids up at the normal time anyhow. Not sure how this is going to play out for us teachers, though...it is like an 8th period during the day. Well, we will get all of Monday to figure it out.