Matt starts fourth grade in a few days, and it’s a big transition.  After much thought, we had him put into the GATE class.  I’m still not 100% convinced it’s the right decision, but I’m going to try it.  We can always pull him out of the program next year.  Anything would be better than his experience last year with the woman who didn’t “get” boys. 

The thing is, Matt’s teacher is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time world record holder in swimming. 

I thought the fact his surgeon climbed Mt. Everest was impressive. 

I’m going back to languishing in mediocrity.