Just Being a Kid ...

 During these COVID times, it's so nice to see a kid being a kid at a playground.  Scarlett (8) had a blast swinging without a care in the world!

 

 

What in the World??

 Scarlett (8.5) is ridiculously flexible!  I'm not sure what's going on here - ha!!

 

Scarlett's First Day of Pod Learning

We chose to homeschool both kids this year through the school district's homeschooling program.  We'll use their provided curriculum and chat with a school-based teacher once a week.  And then the teaching portion is up to us as the parents.  Scarlett will be in a "learning pod" at a private home in Paso Robles with five other kids and a real teacher!   We are super excited for this alternative school setting! 

 

Scarlett the Skater Chick

 This week Scarlett did a skateboarding camp for girls!  They were all middle schoolers, and Scarlett was nervous about that.  But they were sweet to hear and the instructor was such a cool dude!  

He offered more classes on weekend and the middle school girls were thrilled ... but Scarlett decided not to move forward.  It's too bad, but ... she got a cool and unique experience this week!

 

 

Surfing with Goats - The Dry Beach Version

While Christian did "Surfing with Goats" today, Scarlett stayed on dry land and had some fun of her own! 

 

Consequences: The Return of the Eye Patch

Scarlett has become lax in wearing her glasses all the time.  Today our visit to the ophthalmologist revealed the vision in her left eye has reversed significantly - not good.  The doc at her age of eight, her eye is at a critical stage and if we don't get the problem reversed now, Scarlett might lose vision in that eye permanently.

At such a young age, Scarlett's perspective is that she hates the patch, and it's fine with her if she loses vision.   Geeze.  

Good thing she has parents who DO care and will ensure we get this problem fixed.