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My other "baby", Ainsley, who is now a teenager, is taking an educational "literary" tour to Dublin and London with her school, Sharon High School. I thought I would post this, as a SAHM/WAHM with one daughter in her terrible twos and one entering (what my husband has dubbed) her terrible teens. But seriously, Ainsley is dedicated to her studies. She loves to read and loves history. She is excited to see and learn about these countries first hand instead of from the pages of a book. I'm also very proud of her as she flourishes at Sharon Middle School. Ainsley has just begun her eighth grade year. Last year, the Catholic school she had attended since Kindergarten closed and we decided to send her to our local public school. At Sharon Middle School, Ainsley has participated in The Great Book Race, Student Government, Drama Club, Chorus, French Club (8th grade), and was selected to be in the chorus for the high school musical, "Seussical", as "Who Child #2". Sharon High School has been an excellent fit for her. In addition to her academic activities, Ainsley has been very busy fundraising for her trip. She has been dog sitting and babysitting this summer, selling candy bars like crazy (thanks to everyone she has been hitting up on a continual basis!), working at Bruster's with fellow trip-goers, and her younger cousin even organized a "face painting" stand with lemonade and brownies. They raised $60! Every penny counts. Future fundraising events include the group selling Sharon Tiger "Spirit Towels" at athletic events, and holding a Chinese auction at the Middle School and High School Open House and homecoming game. It's going to be a busy school year! Check out EF Tours, the company in which Sharon High School chose to make this dream trip possible for the kids: