School on Wednesday:

• decided to head to Wally World, first thing. Tommie had two gift certificates from his Cub Scout/Boy Scout Cross-over and has plans to use them for an upcoming scout camp. I knew if we didn't just go and "get it over with," lessons would be difficult and he'd be wiggly.
• decided we could walk through the local military store. that place in itself is a museum! they have so many uniforms, boots, and accessories...not to mention bazookas (not bubblegum)... merchandise used in the wars that you can actually buy. we opted for a brand new, in the sealed package, canteen.
• headed to the local TEA PARTY. Super-duper educational. See my Smile, Wink, Nod blog for details.
• went to taco bell.
• came home, Tommie had a math test to do. It was a real kicker. Loaded with fractions. Multiplying, dividing, adding and subtracting...mixed numbers, improper and simplifying them. He did excellent-- only because I had to show/remind him how to do each area. Which tells me...he is definitely not confident in these areas and we'll need lots of review and practice.
• spelling test. Missed one. I gave him his spelling test orally...we used walkie-talkies-- stood in different parts of the house...he thought this was a blast!
• read 2 chapters of Li Lun out loud. Inferenced.
• took the new scooter out- I walked a mile.
• watched Slum Dog Millionaire. Very eye-opening movie. We did a lot of talking, pausing and recapping...so Tommie could understand that culture. Excellent movie.