Avery at RIS

After this morning's Italian class with Charlotte and Miss Ivana, I decided it would be my last. Charlotte is so far ahead of me now (with her young brain, immersion at school and swimming and 6 hours of lessons a week), and I don't want to hold her back. It's a great opportunity for Charlotte to get Ivana, alone, one-on-one once a week. She can really take her Italian to the next level. Sadly, for me, I cannot. I think private lessons would be the way to go ... the question is, do I want to make the time now? Because, I'm running out of time... so many things I still want to see and do before we leave Rome for summer vacation.

I had time for a cappuccino break in Piazza Ungheria, before returning to RIS to meet Josh. We were going to Avery's class today, to make-up for the time we missed his student-led, parent/ teacher conference. Avery was sitting and waiting for us with his portfolio on the table, a smile on his face. He went showed us some examples of his work from each unit of inquiry. It was so cute. He was so proud. Then we went to the computer lab so he could show us which programs he uses -- the same ones he uses at home. Finally, we visited the library and read a couple of books together. It was a very sweet time to spend with him; and he was so happy to parade us around his school.

Once we left RIS, I made the rounds at the grocery store, and then relaxed at home after lunch. I had a nail appointment, so Josh picked the kids up and then we all met at Il Cigno. Unfortunately, Avery was having a melt-down. Too tired. Josh chose a bad day to walk the kids home. But, maybe not. Maybe they should get used to walking from now on.

Once at home, Avery went immediately for a nap. The girls had swimming; I took a sauna.

After dinner, we watched some Letterman.