Space Camp

[pegkerr]

Oh, my god.

Delia just got accepted into Space Camp.

I mean . . . I'm happy for her and everything, but can I admit it? I almost hoped she wouldn't get in. Because it means shoehorning in regular weekly meetings into her afterschool schedule, and it means we as her parents have to take part in the fundraising events. Lots and lots of fundraising events.

(Can I just say it? shit)

Comments

[eal.livejournal.com]

Um, congratulations, I think.

It is something just for her that Fiona won't be doing -- I know it's going to be a huge thing for you, but it does solve the other problem that you had, maybe.

M

[gamps-garret.livejournal.com]

Tough, yes. Amazingly so. But what an incredible opportunity, especially in light of your concerns about Delia not having something at which Fiona is "better." Perhaps Fortune was smiling at the karate distress, saying, "just wait, Peg, and trust Me."

If you need help with the fundraising, be it ideas or ought else, ask me. And I'm sure there are others on your list who would be happy to offer their expertise!

Much love and support to you all tonight.

[http://users.livejournal.com/anam_cara_/]

WOW!! What an opportunity! Same sentiments as above, too.

How bad is it going to be with shoehorning the weekly meetings? Some day your girls will look back and be awed at all your juggling.

[juliansinger.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's great! Except it sucks. But it's great even when it sucks!

I imagine my parents felt the same way when I went to the Soviet Union in 1988. (With a peace-through-music singing group.) "That's wonderful! Except for rehersals. And the money. But it's wonderful! Sort of.")

[aliaspiral.livejournal.com]

oooh, lucky girl! i went three years running and i LOVED IT every single time! its really expensive, but it is so worth it. im sure it is another strain on time and budget, but it really is a wonderful opportunity for her.

[loup_noir]

Go off into a corner of your house where no one can see or hear you and pummel something soft. Get it out of your system. It's okay to be upset and happy at the same time.

For Delia, though, wow! How cool is that! I wish there had been something like Spacecamp when I was a kid.

[wilfulcait.livejournal.com]

Oh, Peg. Just what you needed -- another time-consuming obligation that returns all of its payback to someone else.

We all know that you love your kids and want the best for them. That doesn't make it wrong to feel "oh shit" when they have this sort of "good fortune."

Are there other afterschool things on her schedule that could be dropped to make room for this without driving you crazy?

[irielle.livejournal.com]

Good luck to you, and congratulations to Delia. Please post about the fundraising activities on here. I'm sure there are many of us who would like to help out.

[wildflower150.livejournal.com]

Wow how cool is that!!!! I know youa ren't looking forward to all the added work but now she has something special for just her and not her older sister.

[pameladean]

Arrrgh.

It will all be wonderful when it's over. In the meantime, well yeah. Shit. What awful timing.

Can't she do the fundraising? Yes, I know she's only nine. But still.

P.

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

The school extracted a promise from all three of us (Delia and two parents) that we would participate in fundraising. It was a required part of the application.

There is no escape.

[pinkfinity.livejournal.com]

There was an article in our local paper about the burden of school- and project-fundraising on parents, and it can be beyond cumbersome, but is any of it online-in-part? Because my sons' sally foster stuff this fall allowed online ordering, which I like for things like the magazines - if there is, let me know because I always need to do renewals and I prefer to do them in helpful ways.

[mrissa.livejournal.com]

How fabulous for her, and how proud you must be!

[tassie-gal.livejournal.com]

Well done Delia. Does space camp offer scholarships? MAybe she can apply for one of those to help offset the cost...

[vass]

That's wonderful!

I mean except for the ways that it *isn't*, but it's still so great for Delia.

[jbru.livejournal.com]

I am so jealous of Delia. Here's hoping it isn't too hard an you and that she had a great time. When does she go?

[pegkerr.livejournal.com]

It'll be in May.

[sarekofvulcan.livejournal.com]

she isn't planning on launching herself into orbit by accident, is she?

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

Wow. Although it's something that Delia is going to do that Fiona isn't, so that's a good thing.

B

[heinous_bitca.livejournal.com]

OMG yay!!!

I would *kill* to be in Spacecamp. So, let me know if there's anything I can buy from you for fundraising. Really, I mean it.

Go Delia!

[tiellan.livejournal.com]

I'll say it for you: Shit.
And WOW!
How cool and scary and how the hell are you going to do it? But how COOL!

[cakmpls.livejournal.com]

Hooray for her!

But, yeah, I understand that "I almost hope she/he doesn't get in" feeling. Been there a time or two.

Well, we'll buy something when you do fund-raising. Call us.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's sooooo cool (for her). I'm sorry for all the extra work for you.

One of my students this semester works for NASA and others, and one of the things he does is help develop programs for Space Camp!

Best,
Chris

[mayakda.livejournal.com]

Congrats to Delia!
And commiserations to you. The things we'll go through for our kids, huh?