Samuel is continuing his hard work in writing and math and we, along with his teachers, are seeing some great strides in those areas. He told me the other day that he noticed his handwriting was getting better and it was a lot easier, didn't hurt his hand as much as it used to. But he quickly reminded me that "it is no my favorite thing to do and I still hate it" At least he is doing it right? Science, History and Reading are where he is shining. He brought home, once again, a Vocabulary/reading comprehension test and a Science test today....both of which he scored a 4 on (equivalent of an A). He was very proud of his work and so are we!
Jacob is really taking off in spelling, writing and science. Although his favorite subject is math and he is doing quite well there too. Today he brought home another perfect spelling test. He also brought home a writing assignment that they did in class on St. Patricks Day. It was so stinking cute that I had to take a picture to share with you all.
In case you can't read it, he wrote: "More Precious Than Gold By Jacob AnkenyWe all know that a pot of gold would be pretty exciting but I wouldn't trade my dog for all the gold in the world! She is more precious that gold and she is the best dog. She does anything you tell her to do. Do you have anyone you love that much?"
Isn't that sweet? There really is something about a boy and his dog!
And on to Braden....since he doesn't have any official school work to share with you, I'll just fill you in on his funniness (is that a word?)
It seems like every time this boy gets sick, he gets an ear infection in his left ear. He never shows any of the typical signs like fever or complaining of ear pain. In fact the first few times I didn't even know until his ear drum ruptured and stuff started leaking. I have come to realize that he does in fact show ONE sign of an ear infection.....the number of times that he says "What?" in a day is the key. I find myself repeating absolutely everything to him. And even when I do repeat myself he often misunderstands what I say. Right now is one of those times. Here is a perfect example.
Two nights ago I was fixing dinner. Braden came in and hung his head over the pan and said "whats for dinner?" Clearly by looking in the pan he could tell I was making fried rice but I answered anyway, "Fried rice" He said "What?" I repeated, "Fried rice". He looked at me with the most confused look and said "Why are you making french fries?" I had a good laugh.
I think I should take him in for some antibiotics.
In other news, I am horrible about remembering my camera when I am going places. Today Jacob had a 2nd grade concert at school. The theme was "At the Movies" and they sang a bunch of songs from old and newer movies. It was very cute, but I forgot the camera so you don't get to see it. Sorry. What I really wanted to do was show you how far he has come since his preschool program where he stood front and center, arms stiff at his side, staring at the back wall. He never sang a note, never did a motion, hardly even blinked! Today he was singing and doing all the motions! He even had a speaking part!
I need to just keep my camera in my purse so I don't have to remember it!
