I am through the 1st 2 wks of school, what a whirlwind. I am really enjoying it all so far. Can't remember if I told what classes I was taking.

• Middle Childhood and Adolescent Human Development
• Adult Education; how adults learn differently from children.
• African American History-the Civil Rights Movement
• First Nation Studies-Oneida Nation Studies

Last night was my Native class and man it really is interesting. Their belief system is so unique and the way they believe in creation is very different from anything I've ever heard, but it makes sense somewhat too. This particular "clan" of natives is considered matrilineal, which means descendent from the mother. Therefore, they have the ultimate respect for women and always protect and honor their women. Also, when they marry someone from a different "clan", they take the clan name of the woman, not the man. My teacher belongs to the "turtle clan", he married his wife from the "bear clan", so her children belong to the "bear clan". When the woman have their monthly cycles, it is the husbands job to take care of the children, cook, and clean during this time. It is so that the woman can rest and cleanse, and spiritually renew her body and soul. Can you imagine??

So, there is the lesson of the week. More to follow...lol.

The boys got some new basketball shoes, Davis and I are now in the same size. Geez! Wish I could say the same about pant size!!

Got my new desk today, love it. But the hutch was cracked and so they have to order another one. Can't get it til the end of February now. I will wait and send the pics once it is complete.

Where is Kerry on the blog? 2 wks??? c'mon now.

Kim