Kids

DILAN started a PreK program. He goes MWF for a couple of hours. I wasn't sure how he would like it considering he dislikes getting out of his pj's and leaving the house. But shockingly enough he LOVES it. Today he recited "Humpty Dumpty" for his class and others. He did a great job and wasn't shy at all. His costume was cute(Thanks to mom!!)
JADEN went to the local public school for about 2 1/2weeks before mommy realized she had made a mistake sending him back to school. He his back homeschooling and doing very well. He is so smart and as a reward for doing a good job he is having a sleep over with Cole. They actually went to bed around 10:30!!
AUSTON is doing well in 6th grade. He is enjoying being back at school and was looking forward to trying out for the soccer team. He has been attending a Coerver coaching camp every Thursday and is loving the style of training. The coach has invited him to play in a tournament in February. We are now going to move him to Cobb Futbol Club and are excited to see how he can grow with this new program. He won't be able to play for school but he doesn't care now that he gets to play with CFC.
ALEXANDRA is not enjoying 8th grade. She has only been back to school 2 1/2months and is already asking to be homeschooled again. She wanted to be social but has had a difficult time finding anyone with her same standards. It is so sad to hear about how the children behave at school. It makes me very concerned for our future. We will let her homeschool as soon as I figure out how to without K12.

Family

JORGE had some excitement this month. He had a bad reaction to some workout powder and ended up in the ER. After the horrible headache subsided he was able to sleep all night and thru the next day. It took several days to get back to normal. As second counselor in the YM Stake Presidency, he has been overseeing a Youth service project for next month.
JOY... I am happier now that my kids want to home school. I am also stressed out about changing soccer teams but I will survive. It isn't easy getting everyone to all their games and now I am traveling 45 minutes just to the new program. I think I am CRAZY!!

All in all it has been a good month. I feel as a family we are growing and learning to love each other better. I am excited that 2010 has started off so well. I look forward to the rest of the year. I thank God for all our blessings and for my wonderful family.