Children at Work

What a joy it is to see my teachings and discipline are not wasted energy. As any parent knows, it is sometimes hard to see where all that hard work goes, since in the presence of their parents, children are not always mirror images of said efforts. But I am reassured by many, either in the grocery store, by friends, and now it is in black and white, or purple for Skylar, from their teachers.

On 30 points of Skylar's progress report she exceeded the expectations of a child her age on 26 points, receiving 4's and, was at her level for the other 4. WOW!!! It is quite vague for standards but her teacher does recognize her abilities both academically and socially. What a blessing to know that my children are respectful to others.

First, let me say that I took this picture. I am so excited that I finally found the timer feature on my camera. I had stumbled upon it at another time but could not remember where it was. Now if I could just stumble upon the instruction manual , I would be even more pleased. Dustin was equally excited to play around with this feature with me and as you can tell, we could use more pictures of him and I together. It is usually him or I taking the pictures. Don't worry bug, we will get you a good camera to take pictures with.

Dustin's report card was more detailed than in years previous. As it should be since he does so much more work in first grade. Mrs. Horn seems to not be able to say it enough, that he is a pleasure in class. He is at or above his grade level in all areas; math, reading, self control (which lacks in some children at his age level in his classroom due to special circumstances. Ha, I say it is lack of parental discipline. But I am no expert.)

"I continue to be pleased with Dustin's terrific academic work in First Grade. He has excellent skills in all areas...Math is an area of strength for Dustin...He also has terrific work habits, so he often has extra time in which he loves to be helpful in the classroom, especially helping his peers or doing errands and jobs. He is caring and concerned about his peers, and acts in a mature and responsible way...It is a sincere pleasure to work with Dustin." Mrs. Horn

I am so pleased to hear such positive words about my first born. I pray that he will be the strong man of God that he has shown the ability to be.

This is the handy work of my third born. He has found quite a following of animals, though his favorites are definitely the Elmos.

When he gets up he says, "Bear, lala. Elmo, lala. " That is his way of saying please cover bear with the blanket. But he does wait till all the animals are covered.