Coffee for a hard worker

Hazel has been working really hard at school this year. Soccer practice 4 days a week after school, volunteering, an AP class as a freshman, student newspaper, homework, etc. There have been some late evenings and skipping some family stuff to work. She’s been putting in the work for sure.

Last night, as I was saying goodnight to her, I saw a certificate for Student of the Month on her bed. Like a true teenager, she hadn’t told me. 🙂 turns out she got one last month too, so two already this school year.

We took Margot to cross country this morning before school and Hazel asked if she could nap in the car. 😕 So I thought a treat on the way to her school might perk her up a little.

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