I think we are in trouble

The kids this week reminded us what amazing, unique people they each are. We are also reminded that the ultimate goal (for us the adults) is to prepare the kids (to the best of our ability) to be self-sufficient, productive member of society in their adult years. Sometimes I think we are doing a great job and others I wonder. Then I remember that no matter what I will send my kid to therapy, I will screw them up some where some how. I just have accept my best as my best.

Naya-This week we had to have our stove replaced. In the process "a long lost" toy was found. A little people toy that teaches counting. Well the kids found it and of course now they have to play with the noisy thing. Well Naya was playing with it counting 1,2,3,4,5 she said 6 but the toy only counts to five she became very angry at Fireman Joe when he didn't count to 6, she threw the toy because he wouldn't count to 6. She has since forgiven him.

Fionna brought home another perfect report card. Her teacher said she would pass her on to the 1st grade now with little to no concern.

Dreigan had a week of ups and downs. His class has started learning cursive. This has made him very anxious about going to school, which participates a melt down every morning. In the afternoon though he has been excellent about doing his chores, homework, practicing his trumpet, and reminding the adults what his current restrictions are if we forget. He started his new fine art program this week in which we were informed he has a beautiful voice, a great ear and plays his trumpet well for only having it for a few weeks. We are so thankful to find something Dreigan seems able to excel at.Dreigan decided in a melt down to give himself a haircut. What do you think?

Nick and Christi went back to work this week.

Christi did have in-service training on Friday. The training was on FAS and was pretty good. It would have been better if one of the presenters had had less of an accent or had dumbed down his presentation. I'm sure it was the same one he presents to pediatrician and general practitioners on FAS. The only problem Head Start teachers are not doctors, many of Christi's co-workers barley have GEDs much well college degrees. This made it very hard for most them to follow or understand. Christi was asked later if she understood it, and when she said most it they seemed relieved. It just took a lot of concentration which is not easy when your warm, sleepy, hungry and uncomfortable.

Nick is trying to decide if it is better to not sleep now and get used to exhaustion or sleep now as much as possible in preparation.

We also finished taking down our decrorations. The girls had a blast helping.