Well, I took both my mom's and sister's advice and we began "school" today. Kerwin has a desk area and "school clothes." We have a daily schedule which includes prayer, calendar, exercises, writing/spelling, a themed lesson, counting/numbers, computer, and free play time. Today's lesson was on food groups. He did fairly well today. He was excited about starting but he does not enjoy the structure of a school setting. This was evident when he was in school in St. Louis but there was little I could do about it there. I think this will be a really important step in getting him ready for school when he gets home. Surprise, surprise, he loved P.E.
We swam in the pool this afternoon and played "trashketball" (also at my sisters suggestion). Kerwin enjoyed it and we also learned how to keep score using tally marks.
We are enjoying having more access to family here. We are able to communicate a lot more than when we had less internet access.
We looking into going to the beach for the weekend. That would be a nice change and another first for Kerwin. There is a beach resort that a family staying with Barbara is going to and we might tag along. We are still working out the details.
The pictures are of Kerwin first thing in the morning, our little school, one of me thrown in just for kicks, and one from "trashketball."
6 comments:
Becky,
Yeah! A picture with you in it! I love the school setting. Rachel and I were sending you messages about setting up a portable school independantly. It was funny when we realized we were doing the same thing at the same time.
Love to all
Mom
I love the pictures you put up today. the one of Kerwin in bed is so adorable. My refrigerator is going to be very full by the time you get home. I'm praying for you always and hope to see you soon.
Rachel
Hi Becky!
You are such a good mom! (And I'm sure Mike's a great dad too!)
-Mac
Rachel downloaded the first picture on this blog. She took it to Wal-Mart and printed it off in several colors and different croppings. They are wonderful. Can't wait to show you.
Mom
Good to hear the school thing is starting to work out. That will be good for him. I showed Rolgard the pictures, he thought they were cute. He and Elveus like the "Trashketball". I am still planning on coming down there when the group leaves. So hopefully (but not hopefully) I will see you soon.
ERIN
Correction... Tyler photoshoped them here at home and we printed them here. However, they are wonderful.We can email them to you if your interested.
Rachel
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