A day in the life of: Third Form (Grade) Shayne

It has been a few years since I covered an average day for the kids.  The end of the school year is fast approaching. I decided to take some pictures of Shayne. Shayne is our early bird.  She is usually up around 5, and either spends a few hours reading in her bed, or coming downstairs to snuggle in bed with us. 

Once I pull my lazy old bones out of bed, the kids are usually there waiting. Breakfast comes first. We seem to rotate between cold cereal, fried eggs, oatmeal, french toast or maybe pancakes. 

Then it is back upstairs to get dressed.  The required school uniform makes this an easy chore.

When the song "Molly Malone" comes on the stereo,  it signals a last minute check of school bags, kits bags, hair and shoes and then we are out the door!

In the car, Shayne loves to listen to the radio. It does not matter if it is an audio book, music or podcast. The only request is "Dad, can you turn it up".   As we approach school, she is all eye's, tying to find some of her friends. 

Despite the rain, she makes her way (along with some friends) into school for the day. While I am not exactly sure what goes on from 8:40 to 3:30... She seems to have a good time and be an excellent student.

At 3:30 I am back at school to pick her up. She is not allowed to leave the school until I arrive and she can 'check out' with the teacher.  Shayne is always in good spirits after school, and gives me a big hug and greeting. I love that girl!

Once home, and without being reminded, she is on the piano for some practice time. She is getting better each week!

Before long, the kids want dinner.  Tonight Rebekah is in Utah, so I make dinner.  Thus, it is a sad affair... cheese quesadilla's, apple's, chips and dried fruit.  Not my finest hour. Following dinner comes a few chores (like dishes and sweeping the floor). Before she is off to finish some homework. 

Not sure if she is reading for school or pleasure?  But she loves this cozy spot.  Sometimes she needs a reminder to read her school material, and not get sidetracked with other books!

Apparently math requires a table. 

"Sorry, I can not help you.  Go ask your Mother!"

Once all her chores and homework are done, it is into pajama's and then into bed.  Surprise! She is reading again!  She is happy as long as she has Sucking Bunny and Peter the bear by her side.

With Mom out of town,  Shayne takes the opportunity to sneak down to our bed early (while I am out walking the dog one last time).  I think about waking her up and sending her back to her own bed... but then I remember  the school year is almost over, and she is almost in fourth grade...  I do not have many more years of this to enjoy.  I love you Shayne.