Well, our rest and relaxation of the summer days are over. The kids went back to school today. It was a little strange to not have Ambrea go. Keanna is in 8th grade this year. She went to a new school so it will be a new adventure for her. Eight classes and the block schedule. And Ashton is in 5th grade. He was very nervous this morning but came home very happy. His good friend Andy is in his class again. The fifth graders are the oldest grade in the school, so they are the "big men on the campus" this year. And I am back to crossing-guard. The joke is I "work the corner". I actually work on a very busy corner so you have to be aware at all times of what is going on around you. Last year we witnessed I think four wrecks. Nothing to serious though, thank heavens. It's amazing what you learn while watching everyone drive by. A lot of people are eating their breakfast, or on the phone. And some people are very kind and obey all the laws, where others are down right rude and don't even stop when we are crossing kids through the cross walk. We are not in a neighborhood, it is a major intersection, so like I said, it is very busy and you have to watch the traffic all the time. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it when I started last year, but you really start to like the kids and look forward to helping them get to school safely.
Ashton in his new school clothes. I have to be to the corner by 8:00 so Ray helps Ashton get off to school. Thanks dear for taking his picture.
Keanna looking cute in her new clothes also. Keanna likes bright things and things that make a statement. I have some pictures of her in some pretty crazy outfits that I will have to post later. We did her nails a bright
blue and colored her hair. It's hard to tell in this picture but in the front she wanted stripes that match the dark underneath. They aren't stripes that go with the "grain" of her hair, they go across. She had a teacher that told her she absolutely loved it.
This is my crossing equipment. We are very bright with our
yellow vests on. You shouldn't miss us, but some people still just do not want to stop.
Keanna looking cute in her new clothes also. Keanna likes bright things and things that make a statement. I have some pictures of her in some pretty crazy outfits that I will have to post later. We did her nails a bright blue and colored her hair. It's hard to tell in this picture but in the front she wanted stripes that match the dark underneath. They aren't stripes that go with the "grain" of her hair, they go across. She had a teacher that told her she absolutely loved it.
This is my crossing equipment. We are very bright with our yellow vests on. You shouldn't miss us, but some people still just do not want to stop.
4 comments:
So busy! Your kids are so big! I can't see you being a crossing guard for some reason! I guess I will have to come and see you! Hope all goes well with school!
Meg, seems kind of nerdy huh? - being a crossing-guard. But they (at least Washington City) pays dang well and I couldn't turn down the money. Plus, then if other jobs come open in the city we can have first dibs on them if we want.
-Carolyn
I still can't get over how big Keanna is! It's just she was so little before. Ashton is so grown up too, but I didn't have a whole lot to do with him since he was so little.
It makes me angry when I see people not watching what they are doing or speeding through a school zone where kids are crossing. You are brave to do this job because I have witnessed some close calls.
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