An Abreviated Update
Well, summer is here, which means my blog is in trouble for two reasons: I don't have time to post anything, and I don't have a fast computer to use (unless I want to use Jared's work computer between 10:30pm or 6 am). This post is really a reminder list for me to use when I do have time to elaborate, but maybe it will keep you updated as well.
*Taylor graduated from 8th grade on May 18th. In spite of the dress drama, it was a nice ceremony. She was complimented about her dress many times. People's reactions were generally, "It was SO nice to see someone in a dress that was appropriate for an eighth grade girl." (Thanks, Stalina, for the dress.)
+McKenna, Caleb, and Taylor all finished the school year on the Superintendent's honor roll.
+Isaac finished the year reading at Level 15 in his Early Prevention books. He worked really, really hard to get there. He is glad not to have homework. We are reviewing by reading, doing a math worksheet, and writing 2 sentences every day (except, realistically, it's been happening about 4 days a week). I hope it's enough to keep him from backsliding, but at the same time, I'm not interested in fighting with him to do more.
# We are nearing the end of baseball, softball, and machine pitch season. WOW! I am in agony because Caleb injured his ulnar collateral ligament (similar to the knee's MCL, but in the elbow). I am being his sportsmedicine advisor (also have used a Physical Therapist friend for advice). I HATE doing this for Caleb. I need someone else to be the bad guy and tell him he can't play. It's killing me.
*My parents are coming tomorrow or Thursday. They will be here to support the kids through the end of their seasons and then will go on their mission, probably to a Navajo Reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. I'm still getting used to that.
# Jared and I spent more than 15 minutes together tonight. Granted, we were cleaning the office at the same time, but for June, that's great. Sunday Jared turns 38.
*Taylor graduated from 8th grade on May 18th. In spite of the dress drama, it was a nice ceremony. She was complimented about her dress many times. People's reactions were generally, "It was SO nice to see someone in a dress that was appropriate for an eighth grade girl." (Thanks, Stalina, for the dress.)
+McKenna, Caleb, and Taylor all finished the school year on the Superintendent's honor roll.
+Isaac finished the year reading at Level 15 in his Early Prevention books. He worked really, really hard to get there. He is glad not to have homework. We are reviewing by reading, doing a math worksheet, and writing 2 sentences every day (except, realistically, it's been happening about 4 days a week). I hope it's enough to keep him from backsliding, but at the same time, I'm not interested in fighting with him to do more.
# We are nearing the end of baseball, softball, and machine pitch season. WOW! I am in agony because Caleb injured his ulnar collateral ligament (similar to the knee's MCL, but in the elbow). I am being his sportsmedicine advisor (also have used a Physical Therapist friend for advice). I HATE doing this for Caleb. I need someone else to be the bad guy and tell him he can't play. It's killing me.
*My parents are coming tomorrow or Thursday. They will be here to support the kids through the end of their seasons and then will go on their mission, probably to a Navajo Reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. I'm still getting used to that.
# Jared and I spent more than 15 minutes together tonight. Granted, we were cleaning the office at the same time, but for June, that's great. Sunday Jared turns 38.
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