Opportunities!

It’s the long awaited day for Mia (and her entire 5th grade class) to go on the big field trip to JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BIZ TOWN!

They’ve spent weeks preparing and it’s all she’s been talking about. She is the CFO of a car dealership.

Here’s how the morning went…

Getting beautiful.

She gave herself a pedicure last night.

“I’ve got the brains, you’ve got the looks… let’s make lots of money!”--- I played that song in the car on the way to school to help take her mind off her nerves.  Bless her sweet little heart- she’s so excited and nervous. Where did she get that panicky stomach from anyway? Oh, yes. Her dear ol’ mom. I’ve been on the phone with her teacher twice already and just got a text. They’re on the bus and she’s doing fine so far. I knew once she got going it would be ok. I think her teacher deserves a little treat for being so wonderful to my girl. Anyone have an idea for a sweet (and inexpensive-ish) THANK YOU gift?

Here’s the cover of her Biztown book, where she calculated how much of her wages would be going to taxes. She was scandalized- “TAXES ARE LAME”- from your mouth to God’s ears, sweetie.

Oh, how I hope and pray that things go smoothly today. It will be another big step forward and she’s made so much amazing progress this year.  Full report to come, I’m sure.