Uh-Oh

We’re on week 2, and for the most part, Christian has tackled everything well. Unfortunately, he had some trouble in science and failed a test. He had no idea how to take notes, got upset and missed the information regarding the scientific method. He knew he was going to fail and he did. His teacher gave him the test to redo at home and get a better grade. That’s the least I have heard of it. Tonight is Back to School Night, so maybe I will learn more. He brought home his science book yesterday, and everything went much more smoothly. We taught him how to take notes, and the book will help. He just was not ready for a lesson and test on the fly.

First 5

We survived the first five days of school, and it was quite the rollercoaster ride for all of us. Christian had the best time of everyone I believe. He rode the bus to school on Monday, went through orientation and told us everything about his day after school. He was so busy he didn’t even get to go to the bathroom. We ran back to the school to help him set up his locker shelves—not so easy—and then we picked up the other two. Read their blogs for information about that.

Christian gets on and off the bus himself. Grandma watched for a couple of days and now Christian is a pro. He gets picked up in the morning around 7 and gets dropped off around 3:30. He is the last to be picked up and the last to get dropped off, so he has a bit of a bus ride in the afternoon.

Christian loves changing classes and teachers on the hour. He hates the hot school. It was built in the 1960s and lacks air conditioning. Fans and windows help, but on days in the 90s, he says he is drenched in sweat. Poor guy!

All in all, Christian had a good first week.

Bigs/Littles

Christian’s school has a mentoring program and very soon he will get to meet his Big. Hopefully, they get along well because Christian could use some reassurance. I can sense the anxiety building in him every time we talk about the start of school. He is dreading all of the homework, but hopefully, it won’t be that bad. Keep your fingers crossed!

Christian’s youngest uncle got married this past weekend and is on his honeymoon now I believe. The kids and I did not go—too much traveling for them—but we did want to wish T.J. and his new wife, Morgan, all the best in the coming years. Thanks for taking time out to visit with the kids and hang out with them. They won’t forget the time spent wrestling with you and going to the pool. May you and Morgan have many wonderful years together!