FRIDAY!

Yeah, yeah I know, I said I was going to do better and didn't.  Well I have to admit that I am really starting to feel Fridays.  Before I would just feel like it was just another day, but now Friday means I sleep a little later, just a few school things to do, and the weekend is upon us.  Today we had a spelling test and Alex got them all right!  Even the bonus words!  We had a phonics test that was supposed to be yesterday, but it didn't happen.  He got 100% on that too!  No backwards letters or anything!  One was backwards, but he caught it before he turned it in.  We labeled the parts of the eye (what you see when you look at someone) and he wrote in his journal.  Later we went to the grocery store and practiced reading (labels), addition (prices for two items), and counting (produce).  We also discussed meal planning (I think that counts as nutrition) and also money management (no, ice cream sandwiches aren't in the budget this week).  I think it was a pretty good day.  I also got caught up on some of the housework too.  Well, the thorough vacuuming got done and stuff like that.

This week we had a lot of fun but it was BUSY!  Alex started his Lego Robotics class and Art Class.  He really enjoyed the Lego class and he built a remote control dune buggy.  He felt very accomplished and his teacher was impressed with his ability.  Alex really liked that he got to build it on his own.  I really hope they do some group projects, Alex really needs the interaction with kids his own age.  The art class went well too but Alex really has a hard time with be a perfectionist and being obsessed with something.  He was completely distraught at the end of class because his projects didn't look like he wanted them too.  The teacher was so understanding and wonderful.  She let us go back into the class and we looked at them and discussed what he liked and didn't like about them.  We also talked about how he will be painting them next week.  When we left he felt a little better.  The teacher said that this isn't uncommon for children, especially those who have obsessive personalities   She really is a wonderful lady and I am so glad she is Alex's art teacher.  We also went to a play date this week.  We went to our friend's farm and saw cows, a donkey, pigs, and goats.  The boys had a blast and I am completely bummed that I forgot my camera and left my phone in the house when we went out.  The boys really enjoyed being outside, playing with friends, and feeding some of the animals 

Next week Alex will start piano lessons and we are both excited.  I know he will enjoy it and i really think he will do well with it.  Also, we have started discussing looking for a bigger home (1100 square feet is a little tight for us now).  Alex has shown some apprehension regarding moving, but we are working on trying to keep his mind at ease, and keeping him as involved as we can without too much detail.  We are praying and hoping that things will go forward smoothly and that we can find a home we will all love.  We are very blessed and I know that as long as we have faith and do what is right, the Lord will provide for us when the time is right.  Well, I am off to enjoy the rest of my Friday.

Oh, I almost forgot.  I have noticed that Alex is very sweet and tender towards his baby sister.  This is a huge deal to me as he is usually one who couldn't care less about how others are feeling, not that he doesn't care about people, just that he usually lacks empathy towards others.  Lately he has stepped in to help out with Josephine without being asked and he tended to her in the waiting room while I was a the doctor on Thursday.  I think homeschooling him was the right choice and his helping him develop more emotionally.