Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Rob in Italy
San Diego
FHE: Armor of God
First Day of School
Will's teacher is a tough cookie and she assigns a lot of homework. It is hard on Will, but he's risen to the occasion. He's one of the best readers, and he has honed his spelling skills beautifully (he was crushed this week because he missed one word; Rob said "That's great, Will!" but there is no convincing a perfectionist). He still loathes writing, and I need to put him on some math facts circuit training -- I have a feeling he'd do a lot better in math with a little more confidence.
Sebastian loves preschool. He's loves the teacher, his best friend, the toys, the snacks, the whole shabang. And I hear that he has two admirers in the class too. I wasn't expecting to deal with this quite so young. He seems oblivious, but Susannah and Caitlyn talk about him quite a lot and always want to sit by him at school. OK with Sebi so long as he can sit with Tomas.
Violin
It has been a really good experience. Margaret is wonderful with the kids. They've learned a ton. My ability to withstand ugly noises has increased threefold. And after watching many painful soccer games at the park near our house, it is so lovely to see them start something which goes with the grain of their talents instead of against it. They've just finished their Book One in a program called Rainbow Tones.
I love to watch them play. Maddie looks like a violin player. And Will is so expressive about the music. He really emotes into the instrument. And he looks like a wizened old wood gnome when he plays.
Rock Climbing
Maddie's Camp Sew Fun
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