It's hard to believe another school year is coming to an end. Some end-of-the-year thoughts from the Rhodes' house...
Micah
This was his first year in public school. How did he fare? I think "thrive" would be the best word. He actually wishes we'd made the switch earlier. Things he's mentioned he will miss: his P.E. teacher Mr. K, who is someone the students seem to either love or hate. Micah loved him and rose to every challenge he was given. He is considering Mr. K's latest encouragement to go out for cross country this fall in junior high. Micah also enjoyed all the teamwork he took part in as part of Mrs. F's fifth grade class. He thinks it will help him in his job someday. After hearing Eric talk about the challenges of a collaborative environment in his workplace, I can't help but think he's right!
Rachel
This was a tough year for our third grader in many ways, but she's also risen to the challenge and ending the year well. Miss S is her favorite teacher so far (one of our favorites, too!), and she's discovered treasures like history, Abraham Lincoln, and really great books like Heidi. Rachel's battled the stomach flu at least 4 times, urinary tract infections, and is currently nursing a sore shoulder which is sending her to physical therapy. But through all this she's learning that God is good no matter what her circumstances. Next year she makes the transition to public school. We know God holds her future and look forward to He has planned and how He will lead from here. We've got a list of girls who attend her new school that we can call for play dates this summer!
Josiah
Our favorite activity right now is working through Sonlight's 3/4 curriculum. What a delight to read these great books together!! After almost every story Josiah insists, "Read it again, Mommy!" He also loves puzzles, mazes, and learning letters and their sounds (initiated by him, not me.) Between our laid-back preschool times, meeting friends for playdates, and a great children's program in a community Bible study through the school year, we feel no pressing need for formal preschool. (Well, I have to admit there are days it crosses my mind...!) I do feel the continual need to keep this high-energy boy busy and engaged, or he will be more than happy to find ways to keep me busy. Summer has to be one of the best times of the year to be a preschooler, and we have lots of fun things planned!
Welcome, summer. We've been waiting for you! And thanks be to God for His provision through another school year. His ways are not our ways, but they are always best.
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