First day of school

The first day of school was exciting. This is the first year in two years I don't have a kindergartener going half-days. Brianne started 2nd grade with teacher Mr. Keys. She has more homework this year but is exceeding in language arts. She continuously gets 100% on spelling tests and is doing really well reading above her grade level. Like her mama, however, she recoils at the thought of math and needs dad's support and understanding to conquer it. Brianne is playing soccer again this year and has become more aggressive and even faster. If we can just get her to kick the ball sooner into the goal instead of dribbling all the way up to it, she' may score this year.

Maicee started 1st grade with teacher Mrs. Price. She also is excelling in spelling and learning to read more words. Mrs. Price is known for her great readers. She flys through her homework and asks to do more however, in her haste to complete it forgets to focus on the details. She's turning out to be quite a leader and gentle reminders about not needing to be "in charge" are needed. She started karate with Mike and Papa Jr. this year and she really enjoys it.

That leaves Josiah home with mom or dad which he doesn't seem to mind so much. The first day of school was hard for him and, of course, he wanted to have HIS picture taken with HIS backpack too. He was upset and cried after walking Sisters to class. He wanted me to leave him there too. Every evening when I'm packing lunches and ask what the girls want, he chimes in "penabutta n hunny too".