Sunday, March 28, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
FEBRUARY 2010: by Becky
We’ve REALLY enjoyed a few warmer days the last few weeks. It’s great to enjoy being outside again. We’re all looking forward to spring!
Ellie has been coughing quite a bit, but not wheezing, so that’s good news. She missed a week of preschool, so she’s excited to go back this week. She’s starting to sound out small words, and Auriana has enjoyed spending time with her, helping her to read and write. Ever since I was released from being Ellie’s primary teacher a few months ago, she hasn’t wanted to go to primary. She’s working on earning a new dress and sandals by going to primary BY HERSELF five times. The other kids would rather have treats as rewards, but not Ellie!
Miriam is reading like a pro! She loves school and loves to play with friends. She’s doing really well on the piano as well. She’s such a happy girl and is so great about getting her work done and helping me out. The other day she had to go to the dentist and get (too many) fillings, but she just laid there so patiently for over an hour without complaint. She’s counting down the days until she turns six in one month. Everyday she makes a new plan for her birthday party and cake.
Enoch has made great reading progress as well! He very diligently does his homework everyday right after school without being reminded. He’s supposed to get it signed by a parent each day and then I usually give him a handwriting grade as well, since that is something he needs to work on. A few days ago I realized I hadn’t seen or signed his homework that day, so I said, “Enoch, you forgot to do your homework!” He said, “No, I didn’t! I signed it myself!” I looked at it and he had signed Bjorn’s initials and given himself an “O” for outstanding handwriting. Enoch had a great time playing basketball this year and is looking forward to soccer starting soon. I guess he loves to play – he had five new pairs of jeans in December and all five had holes in the knees by mid February.
Natalie loves fourth grade! Her teacher is very enthusiastic and engaging with lots of extra projects. Basketball season went well for Natalie and she’s now looking forward to her spring Irish dancing recital in a few weeks and then soccer season (her favorite time of year!) She’s been spending some time each week teaching Miriam and Ellie a few Irish steps – she’s doing a great job and they are so cute to watch.
Isaac’s counting down the days until his 12th birthday. He’s so excited to be in Young Men and be a Boy Scout – he was invited to go on their campout this past weekend and had a great time. He came home talking about the dangerous hike they went on and I’m not so sure I’m ready to send him off like that again! He has struggled to memorize the Articles of Faith over the past 12 years, but he sat down last Sunday and memorized the last six in one day, so he’s finished with his Faith in God Award except meeting with the Bishop. Someone just called to invite him to join them in collecting fast offerings this morning, and on the phone he said, “I’ll be right over!” I don’t think he’s ever changed into his Sunday clothes so fast! Isaac is still found reading most of the time, but he’s been so great about getting his work done and has been spending some time each week teaching Enoch to play the guitar. He had a great basketball season with Bjorn as the coach – and instead of soccer this spring he wants to give tennis a try. He went on “the best field trip ever” the other day.
Auriana is looking forward to the next 5 DAYS OFF SCHOOL!!! I’m looking forward to it too, since she’s going to help me de-clutter and organize the house. She’s been getting an increasing number of babysitting jobs – and is planning on using the money to pay for a cell phone someday! That’s what she wants more than anything right now – I haven’t been too eager to comply, but then I was called into Miamaids, and found out that there is only one girl in our class who doesn’t have a phone (out of 17 girls). I called the girls on their home phones one morning to remind them of an activity – I had to leave messages for all of them and not one girl got my message. The other leader sent them all a text right before the activity and they ALL responded right away. Auriana is now hopeful…
Bjorn just finished the Adult Art classes that he’s in charge of every winter – so between arts council, coaching, and 11-year old scouting he has a hard finding time to work. Not really, but he does enjoy volunteering and being involved in the community! Life will slow down now that basketball is over. I’m hoping the weather continues to warm up so we can start picnicking and spending time together outside. I must have Spring Fever!
Ellie has been coughing quite a bit, but not wheezing, so that’s good news. She missed a week of preschool, so she’s excited to go back this week. She’s starting to sound out small words, and Auriana has enjoyed spending time with her, helping her to read and write. Ever since I was released from being Ellie’s primary teacher a few months ago, she hasn’t wanted to go to primary. She’s working on earning a new dress and sandals by going to primary BY HERSELF five times. The other kids would rather have treats as rewards, but not Ellie!
Miriam is reading like a pro! She loves school and loves to play with friends. She’s doing really well on the piano as well. She’s such a happy girl and is so great about getting her work done and helping me out. The other day she had to go to the dentist and get (too many) fillings, but she just laid there so patiently for over an hour without complaint. She’s counting down the days until she turns six in one month. Everyday she makes a new plan for her birthday party and cake.
Enoch has made great reading progress as well! He very diligently does his homework everyday right after school without being reminded. He’s supposed to get it signed by a parent each day and then I usually give him a handwriting grade as well, since that is something he needs to work on. A few days ago I realized I hadn’t seen or signed his homework that day, so I said, “Enoch, you forgot to do your homework!” He said, “No, I didn’t! I signed it myself!” I looked at it and he had signed Bjorn’s initials and given himself an “O” for outstanding handwriting. Enoch had a great time playing basketball this year and is looking forward to soccer starting soon. I guess he loves to play – he had five new pairs of jeans in December and all five had holes in the knees by mid February.
Natalie loves fourth grade! Her teacher is very enthusiastic and engaging with lots of extra projects. Basketball season went well for Natalie and she’s now looking forward to her spring Irish dancing recital in a few weeks and then soccer season (her favorite time of year!) She’s been spending some time each week teaching Miriam and Ellie a few Irish steps – she’s doing a great job and they are so cute to watch.
Isaac’s counting down the days until his 12th birthday. He’s so excited to be in Young Men and be a Boy Scout – he was invited to go on their campout this past weekend and had a great time. He came home talking about the dangerous hike they went on and I’m not so sure I’m ready to send him off like that again! He has struggled to memorize the Articles of Faith over the past 12 years, but he sat down last Sunday and memorized the last six in one day, so he’s finished with his Faith in God Award except meeting with the Bishop. Someone just called to invite him to join them in collecting fast offerings this morning, and on the phone he said, “I’ll be right over!” I don’t think he’s ever changed into his Sunday clothes so fast! Isaac is still found reading most of the time, but he’s been so great about getting his work done and has been spending some time each week teaching Enoch to play the guitar. He had a great basketball season with Bjorn as the coach – and instead of soccer this spring he wants to give tennis a try. He went on “the best field trip ever” the other day.
Auriana is looking forward to the next 5 DAYS OFF SCHOOL!!! I’m looking forward to it too, since she’s going to help me de-clutter and organize the house. She’s been getting an increasing number of babysitting jobs – and is planning on using the money to pay for a cell phone someday! That’s what she wants more than anything right now – I haven’t been too eager to comply, but then I was called into Miamaids, and found out that there is only one girl in our class who doesn’t have a phone (out of 17 girls). I called the girls on their home phones one morning to remind them of an activity – I had to leave messages for all of them and not one girl got my message. The other leader sent them all a text right before the activity and they ALL responded right away. Auriana is now hopeful…
Bjorn just finished the Adult Art classes that he’s in charge of every winter – so between arts council, coaching, and 11-year old scouting he has a hard finding time to work. Not really, but he does enjoy volunteering and being involved in the community! Life will slow down now that basketball is over. I’m hoping the weather continues to warm up so we can start picnicking and spending time together outside. I must have Spring Fever!
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