Since it has been almost a month since my last post, I just thought I would provide a quick update.
Micah is enjoying high school. At the last soccer practice before his first game, he broke his pinky and is in a cast and then a splint for 6 weeks, cutting his season quite short. Although it is a bit frustrating, he's had a terrific attitude and is serving his team from the sidelines. He says he does not care to do soccer again, not because of the injury but because he has realized how good the other players are. (He may have had potential as a goalie but finds the footwork challenging.) This is the time to find out what he likes and doesn't! This week he stayed after school for an outdoor adventure club hosted by his math teacher who is in the army. Their first activity is paintballing. My guess is that is something Micah will like!
Rachel has settled into her school routine and loves her studies so far. It took us both about a week to learn a new way of doing things, but now it feels very comfortable and she is able to work fairly independently in most areas. Saxon math is going well and I'm surprised at how much we both enjoy it, but should have known their systematic way of doing things would click for her. When she's done with school she goes off on her own to write stories. I love seeing Rachel's creative side!
Josiah loves school--what a blessing! He comes home very excited every day, telling me the things he's done and learned. I am seeing so many changes in how he behaves at home now that he's being kept busy and having more stimulation throughout his day. He seems to thrive on a fast pace, but he's always had challenges in what to do with his free time since imaginative play is so difficult for him. It's been encouraging to see his papers come home and have a glimpse at how quickly he's picking up writing and math. The school is collecting data to see what kind of help he may need, but so far his teacher reports that he's been doing great!
All three kids are in BSF this year thanks to a friend who offered to take them to the evening women's class. It's going to be a blessing to study Matthew with them!
