It is all A's except one B in spelling.
We do not plan to go to the parent teacher conference this time around. We plan to take the kid to the dells and party at Kalahari resort.
John fixed some computers for a friend/coworker at TDS and did not charge them. So in turn they paid for us to have a stay at the Kalahari with tickets to the indoor theme park and breakfast the next morning. How nice is that! We were allowed to pick the date and we picked the day before parent teacher conference. The kids get out at half day on Friday but we are hijacking David Thursday and whisking him away to the dells for a fun weekend.
Thank you Lord - your blessing abound!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Nathan uses the potty chair
Monkey see monkey do! What is good for my big brothers is good for me too!
I am not ready to potty train Nathan. It is still winter and I potty train in the summer when they can run around in a t-shirt and nothing else. We will see if I can make it that long with Nathan. He is convinced that he is not a baby and that he is and has always been one of the "big kids". Yes he really did go on the potty, not just sit on it.
Oh and thank you Steve Jackson, if you are reading this. Even though we did not make our bathroom bigger, it sure is ALOT nicer.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Caleb's Reading
Today Caleb finished Level 1 of Hooked on Phonics. (Worth its weight in GOLD - I tell ya!)
He can now read over 250 words. He was so excited I thought he might just float off into space. I am so proud of my little man. We will continue to move on to level 2. I am not pushing it, he is really interested and motivated on his own. I thought David was a fast learner but he was 5 years and 4 months when he finished level 1. Caleb will be five in 2 months, and not officially kindergarten ready for 7 more months.
We do not plan to enroll him in Evansville public schools for Kindergarten . We home schooled David kindergarten and 1st grade and I plan to do the same with Caleb.
The little devil in me thinks it might be funny to take him to the kindergarten screening in March. Then walk in and tell them I don't think he is ready for school. Then once I leave the room have him read them a whole book; one that has long vowels. (Caleb would tell them -"It has a wizard e - see that there - it makes the 1st vowel say its name!") But of course that would blow up in my face since kids NEVER perform on demand. Just ask any experienced mom. When ever they think they can show off little jr that is exactly the moment little jr will refuse to participate. HA!
Needless to say I am really proud. W
ay to go Caleb!
He can now read over 250 words. He was so excited I thought he might just float off into space. I am so proud of my little man. We will continue to move on to level 2. I am not pushing it, he is really interested and motivated on his own. I thought David was a fast learner but he was 5 years and 4 months when he finished level 1. Caleb will be five in 2 months, and not officially kindergarten ready for 7 more months.
We do not plan to enroll him in Evansville public schools for Kindergarten . We home schooled David kindergarten and 1st grade and I plan to do the same with Caleb.
The little devil in me thinks it might be funny to take him to the kindergarten screening in March. Then walk in and tell them I don't think he is ready for school. Then once I leave the room have him read them a whole book; one that has long vowels. (Caleb would tell them -"It has a wizard e - see that there - it makes the 1st vowel say its name!") But of course that would blow up in my face since kids NEVER perform on demand. Just ask any experienced mom. When ever they think they can show off little jr that is exactly the moment little jr will refuse to participate. HA!
Needless to say I am really proud. W
ay to go Caleb!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tommy Bartlets Space Exploratory
This week I took my boys and one of their buddies (John Patrick) to Tommy Bartlett's Space Exploratory. I called the school and picked up David at 10:30 on a normal Tuesday. I gave no reason, I just told them: " have my son ready in 5 minutes".
I picked him up and told him that I just felt like having a fun day with him and his brothers. Boy that sure made his day. I can't count all the times he said something like: "and everyone else is at school right now!"
We arrived at noon, ate McDonald's for lunch (they were thrilled beyond measure) and were the ONLY patrons at the space exploratory for the whole day! What a treat to be all alone with 4 floors of science hands-on exhibits, and 4 boys who are totally into it!
Afterwards we went to Culver's for ice cream. "Have anything you want" I said. They ate chocolate ice cream with nerds sprinkled on top. GROSS! It was their science experiment. They LOVED it.
I picked him up and told him that I just felt like having a fun day with him and his brothers. Boy that sure made his day. I can't count all the times he said something like: "and everyone else is at school right now!"
We arrived at noon, ate McDonald's for lunch (they were thrilled beyond measure) and were the ONLY patrons at the space exploratory for the whole day! What a treat to be all alone with 4 floors of science hands-on exhibits, and 4 boys who are totally into it!
Afterwards we went to Culver's for ice cream. "Have anything you want" I said. They ate chocolate ice cream with nerds sprinkled on top. GROSS! It was their science experiment. They LOVED it.
Friday, January 15, 2010
January happenings
The month of January is flying by. Good thing too - I Loathe winter.
Here are a few updates from this month:
Nathan is now hiding to do his business in his pants. So if you can't find him for a few minutes you know he is pooping. He is just about ready to potty train. If you happen to walk by him as he is "hiding" he will look at you and say with a red face "I not pooping!" Then 2 minutes later he will ask for a diaper change. "I done not pooping!"
I have put him in the big boy underpants a few times and allowed him to stand naked in front of the toilet but to no avail. He sure feels like Mr. Important though.
Caleb is really getting good at his phonics. He can read about 200 words now. I just received his Kindergarten curriculum today. He is ready to begin some if it but since he isn't officially Kindergarten age until the next school year I will pick thru it when he is receptive.
He is so very much more mature than David was at this age. His cognitive reasoning is sharp. I think I will teach him chess this year.
Just the other day I was scolding Caleb for something (I can't remember what it was now) and he got that glazed over look in his eye and then politely said:
"It's just too many words mom - too many words" Hand gesture and head shake to boot.
David is now taking Tae Kwon Do and he is doing well and enjoying this new sport. He is really getting the homework lately. I often wonder what gets done at school?! During his Christmas break he had to read a book on Pennsylvania (176 pages) and fill out a 4 page questionnaire on it. Now we are doing a shoe box float and preparing an oral report on Pennsylvania for next month.
That is our news - what is up with you?
Here are a few updates from this month:
Nathan is now hiding to do his business in his pants. So if you can't find him for a few minutes you know he is pooping. He is just about ready to potty train. If you happen to walk by him as he is "hiding" he will look at you and say with a red face "I not pooping!" Then 2 minutes later he will ask for a diaper change. "I done not pooping!"
I have put him in the big boy underpants a few times and allowed him to stand naked in front of the toilet but to no avail. He sure feels like Mr. Important though.
Caleb is really getting good at his phonics. He can read about 200 words now. I just received his Kindergarten curriculum today. He is ready to begin some if it but since he isn't officially Kindergarten age until the next school year I will pick thru it when he is receptive.
He is so very much more mature than David was at this age. His cognitive reasoning is sharp. I think I will teach him chess this year.
Just the other day I was scolding Caleb for something (I can't remember what it was now) and he got that glazed over look in his eye and then politely said:
"It's just too many words mom - too many words" Hand gesture and head shake to boot.
David is now taking Tae Kwon Do and he is doing well and enjoying this new sport. He is really getting the homework lately. I often wonder what gets done at school?! During his Christmas break he had to read a book on Pennsylvania (176 pages) and fill out a 4 page questionnaire on it. Now we are doing a shoe box float and preparing an oral report on Pennsylvania for next month.
That is our news - what is up with you?
Monday, January 11, 2010
Caleb won't be outdone
While hanging up the Christmas ornaments, the kids and I discovered a snowman ornament David made in 2nd grade. It is a snowman made out of a bobby sock. David shows it off like it is the best thing ever.
Caleb quietly decides on his own that he will not be outdone. Without any help or knowledge on my part, Caleb goes to the kitchen and begins his snowman sock ornament.
I kid you not, he takes off his dirty sock from his foot, rummages around the art supplies and finds 2 google eyes. He finds the glue to glue them on. He pushes a chair to the sink to get the toothpick for the nose that is out of reach. He finds one and shoves it in the sock for the snowman's nose. He then gets out the markers and draws in the rosy cheeks and the snowman smile. He continues to find ribbon to tie a knot around the top to allow it to hang as an ornament should.
He runs into the living room to show off his snowman ornament. I am giggling inside because of the independence of his craft, the thought that he too should have one on the tree, and the rivalry that this event represents.
We proudly hang it on the tree.
So for years to come, if you visit at Christmas, be sure to look for our dirty sock ornament.
Caleb quietly decides on his own that he will not be outdone. Without any help or knowledge on my part, Caleb goes to the kitchen and begins his snowman sock ornament.
I kid you not, he takes off his dirty sock from his foot, rummages around the art supplies and finds 2 google eyes. He finds the glue to glue them on. He pushes a chair to the sink to get the toothpick for the nose that is out of reach. He finds one and shoves it in the sock for the snowman's nose. He then gets out the markers and draws in the rosy cheeks and the snowman smile. He continues to find ribbon to tie a knot around the top to allow it to hang as an ornament should.
He runs into the living room to show off his snowman ornament. I am giggling inside because of the independence of his craft, the thought that he too should have one on the tree, and the rivalry that this event represents.
We proudly hang it on the tree.
So for years to come, if you visit at Christmas, be sure to look for our dirty sock ornament.
Surely it will be displayed right in front for all to admire. :)
Friday, December 11, 2009
Nathan's Pediatric Cardiology Appointment
Today is Nathan's 6 month follow up on his Aortic Valve Stenosis.
He had another Echocardiogram, during which he was an angel boy laying still and allowing the technician to get a great test.
We are overwhelming happy to announce that his levels are lower than 6 months ago.
Yes, that means he got BETTER!
His pressure was less. (this is good)
His left ventricle showed No signs of damage (pumping harder to get the blood thru the obstruction can cause the ventricle to thicken)
We got the "no surgery needed for now" verdict along with a great sense of relief that his body has changed dramatically in the last year and his stenosis has improved. It is likely that he could maintain this level for years with no surgical intervention at all.
This means very good things for Nathan.
We want to be sure to credit the Lord for this gift of good news.
For the great many of you who regularly and sincerely pray for our little man, we give you thanks.
He had another Echocardiogram, during which he was an angel boy laying still and allowing the technician to get a great test.
We are overwhelming happy to announce that his levels are lower than 6 months ago.
Yes, that means he got BETTER!
His pressure was less. (this is good)
His left ventricle showed No signs of damage (pumping harder to get the blood thru the obstruction can cause the ventricle to thicken)
We got the "no surgery needed for now" verdict along with a great sense of relief that his body has changed dramatically in the last year and his stenosis has improved. It is likely that he could maintain this level for years with no surgical intervention at all.
This means very good things for Nathan.
We want to be sure to credit the Lord for this gift of good news.
For the great many of you who regularly and sincerely pray for our little man, we give you thanks.
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