It's been a terrific start to the year. DS is attending a small private school in a class that offers personalized learning plans in all subjects, and one of his teachers is also trained as an engineer. The school offers a great selection of STEM-focused clubs and activities, and DS has been thrilled to build a new group of like-minded friends, complete with secret handshakes, in-jokes, and collaborative inventing. He woke up on the weekend and asked if it was Monday yet, because he was so excited to be back to school.

In short, a dream. Last year's me is glaring at this year's me with furiously green eyes.

Don't pinch me!