"Nobody Likes Quadratics"

So we're watching nature specials, because that's one thing Nana likes to watch.  But at the same time, I'm enjoying these nature programs, so that's not exactly a bad thing at all.  In fact, tonight's movie was "Oceans," and it was pretty amazing.  There were some stunning visuals, and as long as I've been around, you'd think I'd seen it all, but in fact there were some creatures I've never seen before in the ocean.  And some of the footage of whales and great white sharks and blanket octopi and dolphins and walruses and rockfish and narwhals and... well, it's a fairly large list.  Anyway, it was super fascinating and enjoyable.

Today Madison was enjoying quadratics at school.  Okay, that's an exaggeration.  Okay, maybe it's not even close to true.  Her inspiring quote today:  "Nobody likes quadratics."  I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this could actually be a true statement.  I mean, given the choice between an ice cream or quadratics, I'd say it's an easy choice.  Or watching something on television or quadratics.  Again, easy choice.  I mean, there might be some people out there that actually enjoy quadratics, but those folks probably enjoy uncomfortable visits to the doctor too.

Anyway, elsewhere in school there was science, which featured acids and bases, and in ELA she's once again returning to Anne Frank, suddenly an area of Madison's expertise.  She had no problem with this topic, as she did a rather extensive project on it only a few years ago.  Anyway, school is going well.  We've had a few issues with the phone, and in fact an email came home to all parents about all students talking about excessive and even inappropriate use of phones at school.  Kids and these phones - oy!

It was a warmer day today, but despite that we were out looking for Hoth Gear.  Which should be a new line of winter clothing.  Anyway, we were at a thrift shop looking for things that Rebels might wear on the planet Hoth.  We'll be doing that in the coming weeks as we "gear up" for the new Star Wars series.  I still have to escape this mountain climbing series first, and we're simultaneously writing the devotional for the Storm Chasers series.  Lots of writing going on!

Tonight Madison had taekwondo leadership, and that went well as always.  She's doing great with the kamas.  She looks pretty vicious, in fact, if one wants to tangle with her while she's carrying those around. I think she should have a pair on her at all times when she gets to college, in fact.  It would be fun to have some holsters there, and if any unwanted attention comes forward, she'll pull those out and quickly make an end to any perceived threat!  Of course, I'm exaggerating.  Again.  She was learning a new move that she liked, one that was on the ground more, and certainly a little more different.

We got home, and she got busy with math homework.  Quadratics are fun!  Meanwhile, Nana and I were watching a television show hosted by Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy.  It was about dogs, appropriately enough, and it's interesting and fun.

We said our prayers tonight, and we read from Matthew - almost to the end of that one.  We'll be moving on to Ruth next, I think.  But no other reading tonight, as we finished "Scoundrels," and are waiting until the next book comes pretty soon to the library.  We're reading about "Galaxy's Edge" in Star Wars, all prepping for a future visit to that interplanetary destination some day.  

Anyway, after the usual hide-and-seek, the hidden Frog Prince, and all the other usual bedtime rituals, it was off to sleep for all of us.  It was a decent day today.