Cheating - Proud of you??? WHAT???

Today, two students in my class were blatantly cheating on a timed test. Simple. Learn the multiplication facts and you're golden! After the incident, I spoke to my 'authority' regarding the situation - - fully expecting both children to receive after school detention.

Surprisingly, she didn't understand why I was upset with them ... "I should be PROUD of them!" "The boy had allowed the girl to copy from his test because he was being KIND to her. He understood she had trouble with the task and wanted to help her." (WHAT!!! Are you SERIOUS?!!!) Then she said, "I should be PROUD of her because she has become academically successful by learning ways to cope with her disability."

WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO?? When is wrong WRONG?? The last time I checked, kind people don't help you by cheating!

The day I become PROUD because someone CHEATS is the day I need to say good-by to education! Whatever...

Pentwater girl's weekend

Last weekend was our girl's fall weekend getaway in Pentwater! We stayed at Karen's beautiful house . . . we felt like queens! We had wonderful conversation, food, relaxation, and rejuvenation! Friends are like diamonds...precious and few! I love you girlfriends~ :)

Meleia, Marilyn, Sharon, and Karen posing under the beautiful red Maple tree.

On Sunday we had lunch at the beautiful Tea Room - delish salad and soup!

Our scrumptious caramel ice cream sundae served in a hollowed out orange.

Shopping in downtown Pentwater - so pretty!!

We were walking to see Lake Michigan for our last time this fall!
Chilly weather, but beautiful!!
Brrr...the Lake Michigan looks so cold!
Beautiful fall clouds, ushering in winter! :(

What a beautiful time away . . .I'm so grateful for precious friendships!