Things have been busy over here. We are finally getting back into a routine. School is back in session on Tuesdays, playgroup has started back up, and MOMs is first and third Thursdays. Things are returning to normal, you might say.
William is reading everything in sight. It won't be long before he is doing chapter books alone, but for now, we read most things together so I can help him with the hard words. Those words are becoming fewer and fewer each day. He was a little resistant to start back up with school after a break, but he has certainly found his stride. He's getting more independent and taking the initiative on getting work done. I can't tell you how valuable that is so me and will be to him in the long run.
Robert is learning so much too. He has got down most of his letters, all of his numbers and shapes and has a great memory. He too has started to take some initiative with his little bit of school work. Normally we do hand over hand writing so he can get a feel for how to hold the pencil and what letters should look like, but this past wee he started to do handwriting all on his own and can write his name pretty legibly. I'm pretty impressed with my big 3 year old! We also found out he will turn 4 before the cut-off date so he can be in a CC class next year instead of the nursery. He is so excited!
Hannah had he 18 month check up on Wednesday. She is right down the middle of the road on weight at just over 22 lbs. She still has a big head for that big brain of hers, but has fallen to the 89th percentile for height (33.25in). The doctor said that this is normal as genetics are beginning to take over. Even f she grows none for the next 6 months, the doctor said, she will still likely be around 5' 10''. Wow! I know predictors are only that, but we do have some tall people on our family so it isn't out of the question. She is doing great on all of the milestones for her age. She has more or less mastered potty training with the exception of #2. She runs to the potty just before she starts (or just after, it's hard to tell), so only most of it makes it in the potty. Still! I will take changing her once to changing her all day long. She is keeping up with her brothers as best she can. And they don't want to leave her out anyway. It's fun to see them all. She wants to do schoolwork now too. I've been giving her coloring sheets and the boys make up activities for her to do. We are all learning so much about the world, each other, and Christ's love for us.
We also had a field trip on Wednesday. We went to the Fire Station. The kids learned all about fire safety, saw a fireman put on his gear, learned about what a fireman does, took a tour of the fire station and got to climb all over a fire engine. The boys even got to slide down the fireman's pole (well part of it). Fun was had by all, and we have been practicing what to do if there is a fire. I'm so thankful for opportunities to go out and learn in the community. Especially when I don't have to plan the trip!
We've got some sickness going on in our house last night and today. Please pray we are better for church tomorrow!
Till next time!
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