N loves math. He likes studying it in school, but he also really likes asking questions that require math for the answer. When he asks questions like that, or works out problems in his head that involve math, I always…
If you want to know what M has been up to the last few weeks, these are screenshots from the Parents Newsletter we get from NSLI-Y. The group gets to go on lots of excursions and tours to broaden their…
We are back in DC! Before things get too busy with life here, I want to write about our last two days in Tokyo. Highlights of the last few days in Japan: -dinner where we grilled meat at our table…
On our last full day in Taiwan, we went to the top of Taipei 101, an enormous building in downtown Taipei with sweeping views of the city. We saved it for the last day because it was close to our…
Here is the second update from our trip to Taiwan. Today is Friday, and we leave tomorrow (boo!) for Tokyo. We have gotten to spend a fair amount of time with M, who comes to meet us every day after…
Finally, a post about our trip to Taiwan!!! Our trip here was very long – two long overnight flights with not a lot of sleep – and we arrived early on Christmas morning to our lovely hotel in Taipei. All…
Last night of Chanukah (for us!)! We leave tomorrow! Lots to do and pack and wrap up. Weather tomorrow looks very iffy so we are hoping it all goes smoothly tomorrow. Here are two crappy pics from tonight:
Congrats to A, who has FINISHED HER SEMESTER and did very well in her classes! We are so proud of her. She's officially done with her work and is now on vacation! This week we have been celebrating Hanukah at…
We are in the midst of holiday party crunch time. We had a few this weekend, the bootcamp holiday party last Thursday, and of course it's the first night of Hanukah tonight. All fun, a little exhausting, and stressful with…
Some exciting news for the kids. First, A finished her first semester of studio today! She won't be in a group with the same kids next semester, so it's the end of the time with Group B! She has a…
