Ode to Winterim

In many respects, today was yet another wasted day. I was gone from 8:00 until now, 5:00, with the exception of a shower at 10:00. So, where did the day go? Basketball game, Winterim presentations, and grocery shopping. Even though it was rough, with all the kids (-) Dave, at Maeser for Winterim for the bulk of the day, I have to tell you what an absolute fan I am of the Winterim concept. What a great opportunity for kids to have 3 weeks each year to devote to a special interest, career training, or trying something they wouldn't normally do. Here are some of the projects:

Humanitarian service in Peru/ or Mexico

Learning about Navajo language and culture

Learning to be a Vet

Learning to be a Piano technician

Learning about the holocaust and other atrocities

Ballroom dance

Comedy

"School of Rock"

Death March--Computer programming on a deadline

Scuba diving

Set design and other aspects of drama

Debate

College life

Independent Science Projects

Japanese Language and culture

Kenpo Karate

Digital Photography

Vocal training

Cake decorating

Fashion design

and of course, the BEST: Winter Sports, Survivial, and Service!!

I can't tell you how pleased I was with this course for Keaton. It was so much more than skiing. He learned to be more independent. He learned to service those with disabilities. He learned to SNOWBOARD! and cross country ski. And, he learned to crop and enhance digital photographs to put together a great slideshow, which he got and A on. Yes, I'm very pleased. We're hoping to do a humanitarian trip to an Indian Leper Colony next year. Any one else want to go? Either that or Surfing, Service and Protecting our Oceans!

Obviously, I did not get in any exercise today :( but I haven't had time to eat much, and I "just said no" to the bake sale. Mainly because all McKay ate yesterday was 3 donuts, 3 cups of hot chocolate and a bag of yogurt pretzels. All while turning his nose up at the creamy potato/sweet potato soup. Go figure.