At dinner tonight, I asked John about his day. He said “It was good.” I noticed that he had a new library book in his backpack, so I said “I see you had library today. What other special do you have with library?” He said “Spanish.” I said “Great. What words did you learn today?” … Continue reading Spanish Class
John’s school had a family night program tonight. John really really wanted to go. When I picked him up from school, he told me “I didn’t do my homework in Time+.” I told him that he needed to do all his homework if he wanted to go to back to school. This was perfect motivation.… Continue reading Family Night
In the car today, I asked John “What was your favorite part of the day?” He said “Everything!” I hate that answer. So I said “Tell me one part of your day that made you smile.” He said “Tech class. Every time we go, there is a new picture on the computer screens. And today… Continue reading Tech class
Yesterday John’s school practiced a lock down drill. Let me first say that I find it sad that they need to have these kinds of drills. But tonight at dinner, we asked John to describe it. He said “First we were working. And then they announced over the speaker that we were going into lock… Continue reading Lock down
Tonight was Back to School night at John’s school. We got to meet his new teacher and some of the parents of his new classmates. His new teacher is very interesting and I think she will challenge John this year. Hanging outside his classroom were these two pictures. It says Jogging, Ocean, Has a sister… Continue reading Back to School Night
Today was John’s first day of second grade. He was not happy about getting up this morning. He whined “I just don’t like school. I don’t like all the work!” Daddy and I explained that going to school was his job. He seemed to get it. Daddy asked “Do you want to take the bus… Continue reading First day of 2nd grade
Can’t believe this little man will be starting second grade tomorrow. It feels like this summer went by so quickly. I really hope that he adjusts easily to his new teacher and new classmates. Can’t wait to hear all about it tomorrow!
John and Gill went up a hill 