school

This school year was a little hard on me because all 3 boys would be in school. My baby, Israel, was starting kindergarten and it made me a little sad. But I guess this day was coming and there was nothing I could do. We can't stop time. I really wanted the boys to start school in Tulsa but that didn't happen. So here we are still in Belvidere. At least they start with familiar and we'll cross 'new' when the time comes. The year has started off great. I've very proud of all three of them. 13 days into the school year.....

Austin is a sophomore this year. He got all his 1st choice classes. Chemistry, Geometry, Drivers Ed., Keyboarding, Spanish 1, Study Hall and English of course. Thank goodness for parent access to the grades. I am obsessive with it and constantly checking and keeping up with his homework and tests. Still have not seen him study for a test and he's had a few. He's got A's and B's right now and he actually cares this year. He's always had the attitude that straight A's are for nerds and geeks. He's realizing that is not the case. He had a low grade on a geometry quiz and he got mad! I'm confident he can pull straight A's this year if he gives 100%. As far as liking school...he could take it or leave it. Not into sports or friends or activities or girls (thank goodness). He's just Austin. :)

Elijah is in 6th grade and started middle school. I was a little concerned for him because he had a bully problem last year. Well, as it turns out, this bully moved away and all the kids who mistreated Elijah last year are nice to him this year. Amazing how one kid can influence others to follow them. So no problems there this year. He also struggled last year with his grades. We weren't sure he would make it to 6th grade. But something has changed with him as well and he has straight A's right now. He's doing so well and we are so proud. He really enjoys going to school this year. Loves looking nice. And loves the plaid shirts!!



Israel is in kindergarten. I almost wanted to keep him home with me. He was so ready and very excited about starting. He did go to preK part time last year at the private Christian school. He excelled there and we were told we should find a gifted program where ever he ends up. Well, public school doesn't have that for kindergarten. Our biggest concern is him getting bored and falling behind. He already knows all his letters and sounds, how to write them, how to write his first and last name, counting past 100 and a little reading. He has to start all over :( But he's doing great I guess. And he's loving it so that's what matters for now. I love how he comes home singing all his little songs he is learning. He's making friends and his best friend is Zander. He's such a cutie!