Problem...

I'm having a problem. I am the yearbook coordinator for my kid's school. I knew this task would not be an easy one when I signed up to do it. But I've run into a problem already, and I would love everyone's advise.

The school's theme this year is "We Want You!" (Uncle Sam/Patriotic theme). Each time the school has a function, I take several pictures of the function, upload them onto pages for the yearbook, and then put a catchy little phrase on the top of the page (a spin off of the "We Want You!" theme). Here's an example of what I'm talking about. I had parents send in pictures of their child/children on the first day of school, I uploaded them to the yearbook, then gave it the title "We Want You To Have A Great First Day of School!" For the Fall Dance I did the same thing, with the title "We Want You To Boogie On Down!" You get the point.

Okay, so the school had College Day last week, and I'm struggling with this page. Perhaps I'm over-thinking this one, because at first I put the title "We Want You to Go to College!" on the page. Somehow, that just doesn't sound right to me. Not all children will go to college. And do we really want every child to go to college? What about trade schools and fine art schools, and entrepreneurs, and so on. I don't know... I realize that it is the hope, the dream, and the aspiration of every educator and maybe even every parent that every child go to college. But, what's realistic? See? I told you I was over-thinking this one! :-)

I'm asking for your help. What are your thoughts on this subject matter? Can you come up with a better title for me to use? What about "We Want You to Dream Big!" or "We Want You to Reach For The Stars!" Kind-of vague, I know. But is it better? Help!

Disheartening

My 8 year old's legs are now as long as mine.

My Mother Taught Me

My mother taught me to appreciate a job well done.
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning in here."

My mother taught me about religion.
"You'd better pray that comes out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about time travel.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me logic.
"Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me more logic.
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me later."

My mother taught me foresight.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me irony.
"Keep crying, and I'll really give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of osmosis.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about contortionism.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about stamina.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about the weather.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me about hypocrisy.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

My mother taught me the circle of life.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about behavior modification.
"Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about envy.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about anticipation.
"Just wait until we get home!"

My mother taught me about receiving.
"You are going to get it when we get home!"

My mother taught me about medical science.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

My mother taught me about ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

My mother taught me humor.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

My mother taught me how to become an adult.
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

My mother taught me genetics.
"You're just like your father."

My mother taught me about my roots.
"Shut that door. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me wisdom.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about justice.
"One day you'll have kids of your own, and I hope they turn out just like you."

My mom sent me this, and I thought it was good for a laugh or two. Hope you enjoyed it.

Bird Watching

I went to a friend's garage sale this morning, and bought a hummingbird feeder for a whopping 50 cents. Brought it home, cleaned it up, and made some sugar water (thanks, Mom Consuelo, for the "recipe"). Hung it up outside my kitchen window and (quite foolishly) sat in my kitchen and waited. And I waited. And I waited. And then I realized it would probably take a long time for the hummingbirds to discover the feeder, and I needed to go about my day as I normally would. I went to pick the kids up after school, and when we got home I started unpacking lunch boxes. And that's when, out of the corner of my eye, I saw this...

And after I screamed for the kids to all come take a look, and scared the poor little birdy away, I realized that the pictures I'd snapped were all taken without the flash. So, when the hummingbird came back (yea!), I snapped these pictures.

Who knew I'd ever get such a big kick out of bird watching?

A Real Conversation

AVERY: "Mommy, what do Police Officers do?"
ME: "Well, they keep the peace and make sure everyone is obeying the law."
AVERY: "What happens when people don't obey the law?"
ME: "Usually, the Police Officer will give the person a warning or write them a ticket. But sometimes the Police Officer has to take the person to jail."
AVERY: "So, they take care of the bad guys?"
SAMUEL: "Like Batman!"
AVERY: "NO! Like God."
ISAAC: "NO! Like Blues Clues."

Folks, I can't make this stuff up...