Friday, July 9, 2010
Baptism Postponed
As I read back I realized that I had not mentioned that James is getting baptised this summer. He started baptism classes in June and finished last week. It was scheduled to happen on July 11th, but we just got word today that is will be postponed. Such last minute notice means we must scramble to reschedule visiting family, but it also means we have more time to find the right shoes and belt. I can't wait to share a picture of the complete 'ensem'!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Summer Full of Kiddos
We are full here. My 3, 2 fosters, 2 different respites (1 now for 1 week and another coming next week) and 1 childcare kid scheduled. Whew! Had to put the extra seat in the van, but still can't carry 'em all come next Tuesday. Tired, but loving it.
Peace
Peace
Thursday, June 24, 2010
"No more M(ur)SA Jumping on the Bed"
Our new toddler loves all nursery rhymes and you forget how many many many there are until you start going through your repertoire. Today we went in for well child check-up and to get a re-check on the M(ur) SA. Well the doctor was running late. VERY LATE!! and I had gotten there about 15 mins early which left us in the waiting room for long time. The toddler started squirming and I started singing. 5 little monkeys was a crowd-pleaser and not just for the baby. LOL!
Anyway, mama called the doctor and the doctor said, the M(ur)Sa is still clear and in 3 months we can do a final re-check.
Anyway, mama called the doctor and the doctor said, the M(ur)Sa is still clear and in 3 months we can do a final re-check.
Monday, June 14, 2010
1 Down, 2 To Go
Pre-K finished his school year last week. He did very well this year and is more than ready for kindergarten. I completed a basic skills test with him that was in the back of his Handwriting Without Tears workbook and he did great. This summer he will do Summer Bridge.
2nd grade is in the last unit of all of his subjects. With our 4 weeks in Nassau and our 2 week spring break, 3 foster kids and 1 sickness, we just got behind. He is working hard to finish by the end of this week. There is the distraction of the 2 little kids, but we press on. This summer he will do some Summer Bridge, but I intend to let him start school a little early as his computer skills are needing work and the SOS program is more intense than Lifepacs.
6th grade just has a few more writing assignments to do before she is done. This year her lack of motivation to do school has affected her ability to demonstrate her actual skills. She will do Summer Bridge also.
Our 5 year old foster child has very few skill, particularly small motor skills. This child is also very overweight and lacks self care skills such as pottying, dressing, and washing them self. This summer I will be teaching lots of basic skills.
Our motor home, Big Bertha, has been repaired and I cannot wait for our 1st camping trip.
2nd grade is in the last unit of all of his subjects. With our 4 weeks in Nassau and our 2 week spring break, 3 foster kids and 1 sickness, we just got behind. He is working hard to finish by the end of this week. There is the distraction of the 2 little kids, but we press on. This summer he will do some Summer Bridge, but I intend to let him start school a little early as his computer skills are needing work and the SOS program is more intense than Lifepacs.
6th grade just has a few more writing assignments to do before she is done. This year her lack of motivation to do school has affected her ability to demonstrate her actual skills. She will do Summer Bridge also.
Our 5 year old foster child has very few skill, particularly small motor skills. This child is also very overweight and lacks self care skills such as pottying, dressing, and washing them self. This summer I will be teaching lots of basic skills.
Our motor home, Big Bertha, has been repaired and I cannot wait for our 1st camping trip.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Healed!
I think we are free and clear now. I can say that I have seen enough of that pink antibiotic to last a lifetime. ~Smile~
The chaos is still a bit high, but not out of control. Just getting two little ones to adjust to a schedule takes time. My kids have been GREAT helpers and I am so pleased with how they have shared our home, their mommy and toys.
The end of school has been delayed by about 3 days, but I am feeling good about our school year. James has been practicing his computer skills so I feel better about our choice to use S.O.S for him next year.
Peace!
The chaos is still a bit high, but not out of control. Just getting two little ones to adjust to a schedule takes time. My kids have been GREAT helpers and I am so pleased with how they have shared our home, their mommy and toys.
The end of school has been delayed by about 3 days, but I am feeling good about our school year. James has been practicing his computer skills so I feel better about our choice to use S.O.S for him next year.
Peace!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Happily Overwhelmed
I finally made a decision on kindergarten curriculum and found a brand new set for half price! I told Jackson about it and he was excited. It came in the mail today and my 6 year old boy started jumping and pumping his arms and yelling, " Yes! Yes!Yes!" He was so happy that he was moved to tears! Amazing!
The other amazingly overwhelming news is we received an emergency placement on Thursday night of 2 children who happen to have Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and ringworm. Fun, fun!!! (so not!)
The other amazingly overwhelming news is we received an emergency placement on Thursday night of 2 children who happen to have Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and ringworm. Fun, fun!!! (so not!)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
New Stumbling Block
Jackson has Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) which makes speech and language difficult for him, but he has come such a long way. We are working on rhyming words which is giving us a bit of trouble right now. Researching strategies to help, but there seems to be very little information out there.
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