Taking the Scenic Route

Well, not the news we were hoping for, but still good news.  First, they are moving the class Zach is teaching so that he can take a Computer Forensics (computer security) class he is interested in.  Second, we found out he might be given a second, 100 level class, which would make him eligible for 100% tuition break, which will help close the $2K deficit because they messed up his financial aid last semester (they should have given us $1K less and are making up for the mistake this semester).   Of course, it might mean the main amount of his financial aid is cut again because of the screwy rules.  Any amount we are able to get in a form other than loan is good though.  The class he might get would be a “this is a computer.  this is a mouse.”  type class, so they only stress would be trying to teach it in a way people can understand it, not fielding more complicated questions like the 440 class he is teaching now (and will still have next semester). 

In knitting projects:  Zane’s winter hat was finished a few days ago.  The mitten set is taking a bit longer.  I have never made mittens and had no idea how to go about doing so, which meant I had to follow a pattern.  The first attempt not only did not fit, but looked really goofy.  However, I learned a lot from doing so.  I made a bunch of adjustments and just tried on the first of the new mitten set.  It fit perfectly.  Like a glove even.   My skill at color changes is improving also, and the ribbing is much improved from what I have done in the past.  It is sort of cool to see your skill grow!