I sold a book tonight at half.com. It was only four dollars, but four dollars and one less book that I don't need anymore is better than a book sitting on a shelf, collecting dust. I will mail it out tomorrow.

I found out today that posed pictures of DD in her costume for the ballet performance will be $20. That will include 2 5x7s and 4 4x6s, and two poses. They will make nice gifts for the grandparents.

Tomorrow we go check out a private school. I am curious to see it, and find out more about how it is run and what a typical day might entail. The possible scenarios that might ensue?

1. We all love it, and they offer us a spot for her.
2. We all love it, and we are offered a spot on the wait list.
3. We don't love it, and they offer a spot.
4. We don't love it, and they offer a spot on the wait list.

Until very recently I have been 99% sure about hs'ing. I still love the promise of hs'ing and all that DD can get from it. The one thing that is lacking is any real sense of community. But maybe I am making more of that than I need to. In any event, I am looking forward to tomorrow's visit if for nothing else more food for thought. If we did go the school route, I think I could do some tutoring during the day for students at the junior college and make enough to pay for the first few years' tuition. I would have to adjust my rate slightly and work a few more hours each week, but it seems very doable. If I could do all of my tutoring during the day, I would be available to DD every afternoon. And by tutoring, I'd have breaks when she did. I do not want to even consider daycare of any sort for her. It works for others, but it isn't what I want for DD.