tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post7144752951270254254..comments2024-01-13T18:35:19.562-08:00Comments on Backpacking Dad: Mad MinuteBackpacking Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-10261506389907240842008-10-02T22:02:00.000-07:002008-10-02T22:02:00.000-07:00I live in a suburb of Vancouver, and I guess Canad...I live in a suburb of Vancouver, and I guess Canadian academia hasn't progressed very much because my daughters' have Mad Minutes as well. And I agree with Julia, kids are darn sneaky...raising them is tricky business. So far I have been able to outsmart them, but my 10 year old is a bit of a genius, and I'm pretty sure I am going down in a blaze of glory pretty soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-80493877663453216852008-09-30T09:13:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:13:00.000-07:00At the start of this post, I thought I was reading...At the start of this post, I thought I was reading real-life, math-based Bridge to Terabithia, and sort of freaked myself out at the possibility of Sara dying. I'm glad she didn't.<BR/><BR/>And this also made me think of my first grade nemesis, Kevin. I was the second in the class on word packs. Kevin was consistently like 10 packs ahead of me. Which is unreal, the difference from one level to the next was usually 1/2 a word pack, at most 2. I COULD NOT KEEP UP.<BR/>And I went to school with him all the way through high school, and I NEVER caught up with him, and then he went to West Point. So mine didn't really end in triumph.Jenny Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943823729806115657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-67944382215345030232008-09-28T12:19:00.000-07:002008-09-28T12:19:00.000-07:00wow...amazing post! I saw you featured on brittan...wow...amazing post! I saw you featured on brittany gilberts eye on blogs! yeah for you! :)<BR/><BR/>~LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-28843787819247456912008-09-28T10:26:00.000-07:002008-09-28T10:26:00.000-07:00A terrible blow for you and I hope there was some ...A terrible blow for you and I hope there was some sort of a lesson in it for her when you didn't cheat, and beat her.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086740613832715808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-89341749142590106182008-09-27T20:49:00.000-07:002008-09-27T20:49:00.000-07:00You do have to wonder what drives a first grader t...You do have to wonder what drives a first grader to cheat? What sort of uber-perfectionist she called parents that browbeat into her at such an early age that being best at any cost was ok. <BR/><BR/>Take some pride in your 7 yo inner child that you were cream of the crop and the kid chasing third place was actually trying to beat someone who worked at it.Anissa Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637783862251849189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-45314303645266397252008-09-27T14:57:00.000-07:002008-09-27T14:57:00.000-07:00aunt becky: thanks :}momo fali: that's why I never...aunt becky: thanks :}<BR/><BR/>momo fali: that's why I never imbibe homemade hormones.<BR/><BR/>my_dog_is_better: sis, I have no idea how she got the answers: I'm not a fiction writer, so I don't have to worry about details like that when I tell stories. She <I>had</I> them, and that's all I know about it. Oh, and I am King of the Smart people in my mind <I>because</I> I'm King of the Smart people in the actual world. It's no fun to just trick people into thinking I'm smart. That's what Sara was into, not me.<BR/><BR/>velma: on behalf of all super-competitive boys: I apologize. But she's not cheating is she??<BR/><BR/>thopgood: ha!<BR/><BR/>trish: always hold out for more money.<BR/><BR/>kei: as far as I recall.<BR/><BR/>sammanthia: I can never believe anything you say now :}<BR/><BR/>redneck mommy: You're not helping.<BR/><BR/>whirlwind: so <I>that's</I> how she got the sheet....<BR/><BR/>kyddryn: nope.<BR/><BR/>cathy: no way. I'm retired from math. I choose not to run.<BR/><BR/>bejewell: or she's working at Karson Kartage and Konstruction (KKK) in Carp as an accountant.<BR/><BR/>FADKOG: You have blinded me with arithmetic brilliance and I think you ripped a hole in the fabric of reality to make it the case that 21=1. Awesome.<BR/><BR/>ilana (helena) pengelly: Exaclty!! Disqualify the Hungarian Water Polo Team!!<BR/><BR/>bridge: I have always, always, crushed on the smart girl.<BR/><BR/>gina: the kind who gets a way with it.<BR/><BR/>always home and uncool. Yeah. You know me.<BR/><BR/>julia: I wonder if Sara ever confessed. Maybe showing me the paper was her confession.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-50707925364079782082008-09-27T09:55:00.000-07:002008-09-27T09:55:00.000-07:00I teach first grade. Actually I teach first and s...I teach first grade. Actually I teach first and second in one classroom, but that's another story. And let me tell you all something...those little "cherubs" are a sneaky bunch. Their eyes roam the room during a test. If they don't do their homework, a friend will give their paper to them to copy the answers. You turn around, and they try to do something behind your back. Ohhh, they can be bad, really bad. But they, bless their little hearts, always confess. And honestly, that's why I love those stinkers.<BR/><BR/>BTW...I love your blog!Room 209https://www.blogger.com/profile/15885893303344907075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-56552277873452135162008-09-27T09:33:00.000-07:002008-09-27T09:33:00.000-07:00Who knew you were down with O.P.P.Who knew you were down with O.P.P.Kevin McKeeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673014424525900380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-47023432705737663332008-09-27T05:36:00.000-07:002008-09-27T05:36:00.000-07:00what kind of 6 year old cheats??what kind of 6 year old cheats??Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263921117188847136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-32804042157930531672008-09-27T05:27:00.000-07:002008-09-27T05:27:00.000-07:00I was so excited about the fact that you had a cru...I was so excited about the fact that you had a crush on the smart girl - and that your competition with her intrigued and interested you rather than scaring you off. I sometimes wonder whether guys like that exist. Thanks for reminding me that they do.Bridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851187725421773468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-12834558734473005652008-09-26T23:25:00.000-07:002008-09-26T23:25:00.000-07:00When I read that it brought a tear to my eye. Is ...<A HREF="http://pengellypastimes.blogspot.com/2008/09/when-i-read-that.html" REL="nofollow">When I read that </A> it brought a tear to my eye. Is that the grade school equivalent of steroids at the Olympics?Helen + ilana = Hihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416440003661972174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-70089073409038764832008-09-26T21:06:00.001-07:002008-09-26T21:06:00.001-07:00Yeah! I was 21 (1)!Yeah! I was 21 (1)!for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-85601229044059501392008-09-26T21:06:00.000-07:002008-09-26T21:06:00.000-07:00Question: 20+1 = ?Answer: 21Question: 21-20 = ?Ans...Question: 20+1 = ?<BR/><BR/>Answer: 21<BR/><BR/>Question: 21-20 = ?<BR/><BR/>Answer: 1<BR/><BR/>In a roundabout fashion, the fact that I am the 21st person to comment on this post (assuming I cut down the totally wordy way I have and just POST ALREADY, thus effectively snuffing out the dreams of someone else hoping to be the 21st person) ACTUALLY means that if this was a math problem, I'd be number 1.<BR/><BR/>Huh?<BR/><BR/>I know. You know. It makes sense. I mean, I assume it does. Math was never my strongest subject, but I assure you, I never cheated on my timed math trials. This probably explains why I still can't balance my checkbook, but that just means it makes me happy when it seems like I have more money than I actually do.<BR/><BR/>You are the king of the Math Minute Math Morals.for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-19582893327982158102008-09-26T19:35:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:35:00.000-07:00I'm guessing that today Sara is either a multi-gaz...I'm guessing that today Sara is either a multi-gazillionaire or in prison. <BR/><BR/>Am I right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-62114327453935283372008-09-26T19:01:00.000-07:002008-09-26T19:01:00.000-07:00You wanna go head to head? I challenge you to a Ma...You wanna go head to head? I challenge you to a Mad Minute test!!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056899924799603636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-68718954958233633612008-09-26T18:27:00.000-07:002008-09-26T18:27:00.000-07:00Oh, dear, what a letdown!I am glad you didn't let ...Oh, dear, what a letdown!<BR/><BR/>I am glad you didn't let it deter you from excellence.<BR/><BR/>Shade and Sweetwater,<BR/>KKyddrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07668797984157146798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-42063957664888041812008-09-26T18:20:00.000-07:002008-09-26T18:20:00.000-07:00daughter's doing those now - 80 problems in 3 minu...daughter's doing those now - 80 problems in 3 minutes. You have to get 78 correct to move to the next set (they start with doubles i.i 1+1, 2+2. 3+3 through 9+9 and them move onto +1'2, +2 etc). She's stuck on +2's right now, but with practice this weekend, she should pass by Mondays. And yes, practicing is allowed, in fact the teacher gave us the sheets to practice on.Whirlwindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865143484526708978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-89691384593897740332008-09-26T18:19:00.000-07:002008-09-26T18:19:00.000-07:00Wow. Who would have thought that such a warm and f...Wow. Who would have thought that such a warm and fuzzy post such as this would have not one but TWO people from your life schoolin' you.<BR/><BR/>Heh.<BR/><BR/>I must say, having met you and spending quality time with you on the twitter boards, I agree with your sister's assessment of the situation.<BR/><BR/>Poor Sara. All so you can be the king of the smart people. <BR/><BR/>You likely broke HER heart that day.<BR/><BR/>(Wipes away a tear shed for Sara's poor shattered heart.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-74024280972476528082008-09-26T17:19:00.000-07:002008-09-26T17:19:00.000-07:00I only cheated once, in high school Chemistry. I f...I only cheated once, in high school Chemistry. I felt so bad about it I 'fessed up to the teacher who then gave me a B just for being honest. I never did it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-40421021607326705582008-09-26T16:58:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:58:00.000-07:00Wow. I'm flabbergasted. I am so glad you crushed h...Wow. I'm flabbergasted. I am so glad you crushed her time and I hope you continued to.Keihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095184831191402113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-66967777429317819292008-09-26T16:40:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:40:00.000-07:00Wow! Cheating at the age of six! Well, that sure w...Wow! Cheating at the age of six! Well, that sure would have been disappointing. I'm with you; I strive to excel. I have no patience for cheating. Good for you, beating her that day.<BR/><BR/>I bet she's now in school with me. She's one of those people who keep sending me emails asking for assignment answers. I don't know which is more offensive: that they think I'll help them cheat, or that they think I'll do it without compensation. ;)Momma Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047263656994476297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-85115998167013796032008-09-26T16:35:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:35:00.000-07:00A man of integrity even at the tender age of 6! I...A man of integrity even at the tender age of 6! Impressive!Mama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-42956444546351161822008-09-26T16:02:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:02:00.000-07:00My daughter has to do this right now, and she alre...My daughter has to do this right now, and she already confessed that this year she is way more relaxed because the (ahem) super competitive little boy from last year isn't in her class this year...!Velmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425566563311066790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-26720598279611427922008-09-26T15:48:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:48:00.000-07:00But...how would she have gotten the answers?I have...But...how would she have gotten the answers?<BR/><BR/>I have a theory and since I've known you, argued with you, and been forced to let you think you're smarter than me for 28 years, I feel highly qualified to develop this theory.<BR/><BR/>You just always HAVE to be the smartest person and it so killed you that poor little Sara was quicker and better at math, that you were completely traumatized at the end of 1st grade and made up this silly story of a six-year-old cheating (I mean, c'mon) so that you could continue to reign as King of Smart People in your mind.<BR/><BR/>Poor Sara.My_Dog_Is_Betterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947369263621324452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-33355648986962452262008-09-26T15:29:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:29:00.000-07:00Your first crush AND your first disappointment wit...Your first crush AND your first disappointment with a girl. I'm all weepy for you. <BR/><BR/>Though, that could just be my homemade wine and hormones.Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.com