Tuesday, September 6, 2011

School Days

It's back to school time here...just like every where else in the blogosphere. I had been unhappy with the boys assigned school and transferred them to a new school this year.

Parker is already excelling in the second grade...Mr. Smarty Pants is being pulled out once a week for special reading work with 4th and 5th graders. I'm happy he is finally being challenged in this area.  Being the new kid was hard on him.  He's pushed himself and reached far beyond his comfort zone the past two weeks. He's loving school more than ever and I'm really proud of him. 

Reid entered the wonderful world of all day Kindergarten.  He comes home so animated and chats my ear off clear until bed time.  He loves everything kindergarten has to offer.  And to top it off, the principal wears a prosthetic leg, which Reid thinks is the bomb.  He's thriving at school...just as I suspected he would.

And as luck would have it, this new school has a special needs preschool.  Gray got chosen to be a peer model for the afternoon preschool class (which means FREE preschool).  I've heard it's nearly impossible to get your kids into this and the waiting list is crazy long.  We really lucked out.  We're a week into school and his excitement level is still super high.  He loves everything about it and made friends quickly.

The boys love being in the same building.  Their classes are all in the same hallway and they pass each other throughout the day...which they love.  I have become a mother of all school-aged kids...which I love.  The kids all have INCREDIBLE teachers.  The parents here are really involved and really friendly.  We're falling back into our school day schedule.

I'm happy.  The kids are happy.  Things are looking up.

11 comments:

Genn said...

Good for them. And good for you.
I dream of the day both girls are in school all day.
I think I'm going through a rough patch with them right now. I just finished eating a whole hershey bar. It's been a bad day. yikes.

Lauri said...

It's about time...I've been waiting for these pictures! it's amazing how much older Parker and Reid look than they did 3months ago. Looks like it's time for another visit!

Clan Whipple said...

Good stuff. I've known my Stake President for about 3 years now and I just found out that he has a prosthetic leg as well. You may not be aware that we have a family blog (as opposed to my DJ adventures) You might be more interested in this one. http://clanwhipple.blogspot.com

Roni said...

You're family is just so adorable Katie! I so badly wish we lived closer! I can't believe you are a mom to all school aged kids too, I feel like we were just playing barbies a couple years ago!

Traci Elizabeth said...

IM JEALOUS!!!!!!! How lucky are you?? You have all day to yourself?? Boston starts preschool tomorrow..but its only 2 days a week. What are you going to do with all that free time??

jeanine said...

How fun that they get to see each other at school! I can't wait for next year when James and William are at the same school! And you lucked out that Gray could go to the preschool! I hope that Parker is making friends now too. Oh... very cool for Reid that the principal has a prosthetic leg!

Kelly said...

Lucky you!! Such cuties you have, and with all that free time, what on earth will you come up with?!! Have fun-and enjoy!!

Becky and Sam said...

I am for you my friend! Exciting news and fun school days ahead of you and your family!!

Amanda B. said...

Yay!!! So glad they are getting settled and all is going well! :)

Heidi said...

oh my... I love it! You sure do have a smarty pants with Parker. and how awesome for Reid! And how lucky for you to have free preschool. I cannot wait for the day I have school aged kids :)

Natty by Design said...

You mean you finally have a couple hours ALL to YOURSELF?! Yeah for school!