Basketball Buddy

Last night Jake got to be a basketball buddy at the Pine City Varsity boy's basketball game. He received a t-shirt, pizza, pop, and Skittles. Jake met with the head coach (the husband of Lydia's daycare provider) and also met with the captains of the team. The guys were great and posed for a picture with Jake! His name and short essay he wrote on what it means to be a good player and student were also in the program for the game.
Our union came to an agreement with the school board on Monday night in regards to our teaching contract. Our old contract expired back in June, and we would be penalized by the State of Minnesota if we did not settle by January 15th. Nothing like cutting it close! The union members will vote on Friday, and the board on Monday night. It has taken a lot of stress off of me. I enjoyed being a negotiator, and learned a lot. But I am sure glad that we do not need to negotiate every year (the process will begin again next February).
Lydia will begin gymnastics next week. She is very excited and has a good friend Ellie in her class. One more thing to put on the calendar! Noah begins his next round of basketball tournaments this Saturday. We will all be cheering on the Dragons!