First Week

The school year has gotten off to a smooth start. Both kids are adjusting and I love being part time.  Makinley's homework is pretty intense because she's in the gifted program this year. Both kids tested in to the program, but we decided not to have Tripp take part in it quite yet. We have our reasons, and so far, I think we made the right choice for him. Makinley needs the extra challenge, and she is rising to the occassion, but her homework takes up a good bit of time each night. She's had a couple of days of having to move a 'reminder' for talking, but most days she stays on Super Star. Tripp continues to be the rule follower of the bunch. I can't believe month one is behind us already.

 We celebrated the end of the first week with a breakfast date.

 Addie Grey gives her brother and sister huge hugs every morning when they leave for school.

 One of the benefits of being part time is getting to go eat lunch with Makinley once a week. She loves it!

Practicing her sight words. She's on her third list...so third grade words. She looks tired in this picture. Because she is!

Recently a teacher at our school, who also happens to live across the street from us, was diagnosed with breast cancer. To show our support, we had a school "pink out" day because her favorite color is pink. She started chemo last week, and I have full faith God is going to heal her of this. I enjoyed 'pinking out' with Tripp!