Okay, my blog is still fuzucked up and I haven't had time to fix it.
KWK, go ahead and take me off of MM for now, till I get this thing together, okay? Thanks.
Here is an update on us (X-posted at MS):
Busy but good.
I just had Ciera's parent/teacher conference on Thursday at her preschool. They said she is doing fabulously. She really loves the practical life stuff and spends the majority of her time doing art. They said any type of art that is available, she loves doing. She doesn't spend a lot of time in the sensory area. Can basically read and write, just needs practice. The thing I was most surprised with was they said they have been very impressed with her math skills. Well, color me shocked, Chuck and I both really suck at math. They said she is doing their most advanced math work and has actually been teaching some of the younger kids basic math. Wow. They said she is extremely bright and she is very social, gets along well with everyone. I just love her teacher. I think sometimes Montessori can be a little clinical (not a great description) but her teacher is so warm and caring, yet firm. She is just fantastic and Ciera loves her. She hugs every kid, everyday when it is time to go home. Ciera also just started swim lessons and she LOVES them!
Finn is, well, it's anyone's guess how he is going to be from minute to minute, lol. He has actually chilled out a little the last few days. I have been very firm, but positive, about the boundries and he seems to be settling down a little. I have also been trying to create more routine, for him, and it also seems like he does better within that structure. We have been playing a lot and he is such a little helper (when he feels like it, the rest of the time he is creating chaos, lol). Chuck told him today to "hold his horses" and Finn said, "what horses?" lol, it was really cute. Finn starts at the Montessori school next week, two afternoons a week. MIL will have him the rest of the time when I am in class. Katie, current babysitter and my LLL Leader, is moving across town. Sniff, on one hand, we will miss her so much. After his initial adjustment, he has come to adore going to Katies. On the other hand, I am glad Finn and Ciera will be in the same place. It just makes me feel kinda scattered when they are apart, lol. We visited his class this week and it went well. He has been asking for some time to go to "sissy's school" so I think he will transition smoothly.
I am doing okay. Swamped with homework, but maintaining. I signed up for my classes for next semester. I have to take a couple of boring ones but I am taking Economic Environmental Policy (which I am thrilled about - dh says I am a nerd) and Western Religion, for my sequence classes, next fall, I will take Eastern Religion. I am completely looking forward to the holidays and getting a break from school. My mom, Ciera and I are going to see the Nutcracker at the end of this month. Ciera is really excited, especially because she gets to wear a "floofy" dress. We are hosting Christmas this year (we have lots and lots of family) and I am excited because all I have to do is make sure the house is clean, everyone else is bringing the food! This is the first time in a couple of years we haven't had to travel at Christmas time and I am so glad. Ciera's birthday is coming up (I am having a hard time believing she is actually going to be FIVE!) and we are trying to figure out what kind of party she wants.
So, there's an update.
Mandi, I got your message and will try to call you!
