Thinking Outloud

Well as you all know (especially if your a parent), yesterday was the first day back to school of all the kids.  I have to say if the discussions I had last night with my two younger kids are any indication, this year is going to be a great year for the kids!  They both arrived home tired but very satisfied with their first day of school.  It seems that both their teachers are really nice and they actually got a personal welcome back from the principal and vice principal.  I’m not sure this is a good thing that the principal and the vice principal know both kids by site and name.   LOL  But with the school year in full swing, if the rest of the year continues to make them as happy about school as yesterday did, then I know there will be no real major issues this year.

Last year my youngest son who was in grade 1 was assessed at reading below his grade level. So, we got him some tutoring and he managed to bring his reading skills up to grade level. So this year I am going to keep a close watch on his reading level, and as soon as I see any problems, I am going to immediately enroll him into an Innovative Tutor program. This is a wonderful program for any child from the age of 4 to 14. If they have any academic difficulties what so ever, this program can and will help them to get back on track. Not only is a program like this good for the child’s academic career, but because they help them with their learning skills, this type of program also help boost their self confidence which helps them in other areas of their lives.

If you knew my son you would know exactly why I am so pleased with this.  When he started kindergarten, he went to school in size 3 pants.  Yes, he was the smallest person in the school and he now has developed the nick name “little Daniel”.  If any teacher or student is talking about him and say “little Daniel” everyone knows exactly who their talking about.  Last year in grade 1 he headed off to school in size 4 pants.  This year he will be stepping out the door in size 5 pants and size 6 shirt.  This is why I am so happy.  He is 7 and is finally starting to sprout.

I love him dearly and wouldn’t care if he were a size 3 for the rest of his life, but his size is starting to bother him so this is why I am excited for him.  He was so happy that we finally had to buy him new clothes.  Not because his other ones were worn out, but because he outgrew them.  I haven’t been able to say that in awhile.

I can’t believe that the summer vacation season is almost over.  It seems like just yesterday the kids were getting out of school and looking forward to a long summer break.  I have to say that we had an awesome summer.  It was probably one of the best summers in a very long time and I can’t believe that it’s almost over.  The summer flew right by and with two small kids at home I honestly thought that it would drag on forever.  But, now it’s time to go back to school and get back into a routine.  The kids are looking forward to going back and in one weeks time they will both be sitting back in classes.  I enjoyed spending a lot of time with them this summer, but like the kids I am looking forward to them going back.

Twenty three days more to go!  Don’t know what I’m talking about?  If your a parent I bet you can guess.  That’s right, only twenty three days until the first day of school.  LOL  Actually it’s my daughter counting down the days, not me.  I think she is getting a little anxious to wear her new clothes, see all her friends and to go into a new grade.  This year she will be going into grade 4 and has been looking forward to this since the end of school last year.  She already has plans on which activities she would like to be a part of.  So, I think this is why the big countdown is on.

Don’t get me wrong, having two kids home all summer and them fighting quite a bit because they are so close in age and they get bored easily, I’m also counting down the days as well.  LOL  I’m just not as vocal about it as she is.  My youngest son who is going into grade 2 really couldn’t care less.