Now door number two . . .

For today's Museum School lottery, I decided to show up in person.

It was being held soon after the girls got out of school, so I bribed them with warm vanilla milks from Starbucks and a mini scone each. Then we talked about how great the Museum School is with their sewing classes and art studio and all that to get them jazzed for the "adventure."

The lottery was held in the kindergarten classroom and about 15 parents showed up. There were 12 spots open for incoming kindergartners and the glass bowl was stuffed with names. I was riding high on my Co-Op luck, so I was feeling pretty confident.

The principal and the head of San Diego charter schools, along with two official recorders, handled the process. The principal held the bowl and the head of charter put her hand in and read the names.

They called the first name and it belonged to one of the parents in the room, so that was exciting. Kind of like a movie where she screamed in surprise and we all clapped for her.
Then two more names. After that they called a twin, so that immediately ate up an extra spot. Then, another parent who was in the room was called, which apparently is pretty rare. The claps weren't as loud this time. And before long, the 12 spots were taken.

Still, they continued to reach in the bowl and call every single name for the waiting list. I lost count at exactly where we were placed. Maybe 100? Maybe 120?

It's disappointing for sure. But it's also proving that the decisions we're making just may be the right ones.