Wednesday, May 7, 2014

day 127

at jack's school, the kindergarteners are not taught academics. they choose to focus on the social aspect of these small humans, as not all are at the same maturity level. some have never been around other's their age and some have been in a daycare setting since they were infants. with such a large spectrum, they focus on social interactions, rather than trying to juggle behavior and academic work into their 4-hour day. 

while jack has done nothing but mature and grow at a rate that has surprised us, we've chose to supplement on the academic side at home. yes, it's only for 30-45 minutes a day, and if you sat him in a public school setting he would likely be "behind," but for us, for him, this is the best fit. 

he loves his workbook time. after bath but before dinner, usually while i'm right there making dinner, he sits down with his book, now on his 4th one since january. he's in a rhythm and can usually complete page after page without any instruction.

couldn't be more proud of this kid!


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

day 126

growing up too fast. 

biggest cliche, but i see why so many say this! 

where has the time gone?


Monday, May 5, 2014

day 125

look at this girl!


dylan was reading books by the front door, jack was sitting at the kitchen table while i was making dinner. we heard this grunting out of tess, trying to get our attention. well, she got it all right! big kids loved seeing their baby sis in such danger; they couldn't stop giggling.

oh, no, baby tess! you can't do that! you fall down! said the wise (ha!) duey.

more danger in the summer months ahead; i'm sure of it...



Sunday, May 4, 2014

day 124

more spring-love. 

my rose bush is flowering! at the height of summer, this has orangey-red roses. 

to be continued...



Saturday, May 3, 2014

day 123

how cute is this guy? sitting with the bulldogs, eating a lunch made by his dada, soaking up every ounce of sunshine. 

kid after my own heart.


Friday, May 2, 2014

day 122

this thing. 

i don't know if it was the sun streaming in, the heated seat, the motion of my rig or ALL OF THE ABOVE, but he's actually sleeping. 

sitting up. 

snoring.

ben lovingly calls him a turd sandwich.

this circumstance, i can't really disagree...


Thursday, May 1, 2014

day 121

i paint our antler every other year. this year, i was missing my black paint, but i DID have black *sparkly* paint...

pwease don't tell ben.