Update on my family....
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Update on my family....
Well, I guess just my kids. Nothing has changed with DH, LOL.
A is now in third grade. We took her out of 3rd last year in the 3rd week of school. We just completed the 3rd week and she is doing great!
On their first comprehisive test they take, it covers all the info they are suppose to be able to complete at the END of 3rd grade. It was a reading comp test. Expectent score is 15 out of 30. DD got 25 out of 30! She said that was the highest score in the class. We have the same teacher as last year, so she can appreciate the changes. A was failing EVERYTHING last year, and didn't even meet expectations last time.
They voted for class council last week. The teacher picked the nominees according to her views on who could handle the extra work and still maintain their grades. A was one of them! And A said she almost won. She lost by 1 point. She then said she voted for the winner, LOL. So it would have been a tie if she voted for herself. I told her I was proud of her decission to vote for the person she thought was "best for the job" and took into consideration her personal schedule and limitations. I think she made the right choice. Between my job and her outside activities, she is busy. I don't think *I* could have handled it!
Our church just offered ballet classes and A is taking ballet again. She took for two years age 3-4yr. And then did gymnastics for a full year, but complained about her back, so we pulled her. So we are so greatful for this opportunity. It will only cost $1 a lesson! And the class is tiny. Today she got one-on-one instruction. The teacher (whom I love to death) was telling me so many good things. She says that A has a natural ability and could really become something if she works hard. She commented on her knees and feet always heading in the wrong direction, and if she can focus on that, she would excell. The teacher told me A was special! Not just the regular student.
A is making friends this year too. She always had friends until we put her back a grade. Then all h--- broke loose, but this year is great and even the trouble relationships from last year are friends.
A is writing a chapter story right now. Man, she is talented with this. Blows me away. She hasn't worked on it in a while, but if she completes it, I want to find a contest for her. I can't wait to hear the ending. And you should hear her read it. Such expression!
She's being choosen in several areas to be the role model or the person called on to present something. I am just bursting with pride! I knew she had it in her. This is so different than all her other years. She is becoming a leader! And her self esteem is so much better. I am so greatful that the school listened and we sent her back a grade.
I think that is my news for DD.
DS, well, he is all boy. C is now 2.5yrs old, and so cute! He is slow to talk so I am enjoying the experience of seeing him gain verbal communication skills. A was talking immediately and using adult vocab, so it was never anything to sit back and enjoy...it was just there.
So, C is just now saying 3 word "sentences" like "no tickle me" And I hear him repeating maybe 3 words out of the conversation we are having. They mean nothing to him, just practicing making the sounds of the words.
He can count to 11. Doesn't have the concept of numbers, but can say them in order.
He LOVES music. Always has since birth and has a strong oppinion on whether he likes a song or not. He is fascinated by speakers and sounds. He loves buttons and enjoys math related stuff (can't describe in text, but I can tell it is the rhythm or the sequencing or patterns that catch his attention). He loves anything that Daddy does. All this math and button stuff is part of daddy. More than just the normal baby thing of liking buttons.
He's still smaller than his friends. But bigger than A ever was. He just got to a size 4 diaper this past week. A never made it to size 4 and she didn't potty train until she was 3.
C can use the potty and has done it several times over that last several months, but he just doesn't want to. So when ever he is ready, I'm sure it will happen over night.
I think that covers most of it.
And me, well you know what I've been up to.
Sounds like your kids are doing well. I'm glad A is off to a good start with school now!
Isn't it amazing what a difference a year can make? My oldest dd made a huge change in personality and confidence last year so I can imagine the pride you feel in your dd now. It sounds like C is doing well too, in his own way. How are things going at home with the two of them, Dana? Have things settled down at all? I've thought of you often.
Dana, it's great to hear an update from you, it's been a WHILE! Sounds like the kids are doing well, and you certainly have accomplished a lot in the last year. Try not to be a stranger!
Such good news, and so good to have your decision to hold your daughter back vindicated. Sounds like it was definitely the right thing to do.
Tink, it still difficult to have them both in the same room at the same time. Very tough. But having her back in school has at least helped me, LOL.
Sometimes they are good together, but it is short lived.
It sounds like things are going great. I am so happy to hear that A is doing so well. Glad things are a little better with the two of them. Maybe, as they get older it will get better??
Maybe with her improvements (etc.) with/at school her behaviors at home will improve. When things out of the home feel out of your control you tend to lash out at those that are safe, your family. Then those lashings become habit but habits can be broken.. 
So glad things are moving along for you... Hope they continue on the up swing... 
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