1-25-13

 









The boys brought home second marking period report cards today. Both boys reports were very good and Jacob asked if we have a sleep out because of them. Jacob got 5 O's (outstanding) in Math, Measurement, Geometry, Social Studies, and Art. He only got one N (needs improvement), which was in Science. His teacher says he is quiet and gets along well with classmates. He is making progress in reading and doing nicely in math. Jacob is still struggling to keep his focus on his tasks, even in small groups. He has learned Touch Math and it has really helped him with his addition. He passed the +2's in his timed tests and is working on passing the +3's. He is also making progress towards goals in his special education class, which is his favorite class. Adam's teacher says he is making great progress and is a classroom role model! He has mastered just about everything listed on his report card. There were a couple sight words that were circled (ones he needs to work on) but he sure rambled them off while I was looking at the report. He loves writing his sight words on paper or typing them on the computer. Adam clips up to gold just about every day. He's always so excited when he gets in the van and says, "Can I tell you about my day first? I clipped up to gold today!" Anyway we did have a sleepout and watched The Lorax and then a Jeff Corwin Experience. All three boys slept on the air mattress tonight.

1-24-13

 



Adam wasn't feeling well and ended up falling asleep on Daddy's lap.

1-23-13

Eli had a doctor appointment this afternoon. As we waited to go back he noticed a baby had a blanket that looked like his and hurried to grab it. After that I wished I'd brought his "wankey" because he was concerned about it the whole time. He did great but would only whisper as he spoke to Dr Thill. He did stand well to be weighed and measured. Though he wouldn't do some of the things they wanted him to do, like jump over a paper. After the appointment was done he said, "That was fun!" Eli weighed 33 lbs and was 38 inches tall.















Jacob likes his typing and usually continues even after the timer beeps.




Adam has two wiggly teeth on top.

1-22-13

Jacob rubbing Eli's back while we watched Jeff Corwin




Silly Adam

1-21-13

New cars from Nana!

















Playing Wii sports






Jacob loves reading his shark books.


Nana came over today around lunchtime. Eli showed her many things from our cupboards or drawers.  He was being so funny. Nana stayed until it was time to go get Jacob from school. She let Jacob choose where they would go and he choose McDonalds. He was so excited and loved his special time with Nana. Jacob called me from Nana's phone because he was excited to tell me that he'd clipped up to silver today! This is the first time he's clipped up since being in 2nd grade. He usually stays on green or clips down one to yellow. They can clip up to silver and then gold. He asked me not to tell Daddy because he wanted to tell him when he was home from work.

1-20-13

This afternoon we meet Aunt Missy and her family at the City Forest to go sledding. It was a very cold day so Eli only went down a couple times before complaining that his hands hurt. Mel's family had gotten here a while before us so Hailey was ready to come with me to the warming house. Soon after that Mel came in with Evan. The kids could warm up by the fire. Aunt Missy brought snacks and cars for the kids. After a a while Adam and Max came in to warm up. Adam had gotten hit by a sled and had a big bump on his head. Jacob, Daddy and Uncle Bruce stayed out for the longest and Jacob would have stayed out even longer. We went back to our house for hot chocolate. I made grilled cheese sandwiches and fries for dinner. We watched Swiss Family Robinson and had popcorn, pop, and ice cream.

1-19-13

Daddy talking with his helium voice. The boys thought it was really funny!