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| Happy 70th birthday to Grammy! |
Things have been busier and busier, and it seems to be harder and harder to get around to writing in this blog. I will tell you that writing to you both makes me very happy. It is one thing I consider one of my top favorite things to do. I think about this blog being around some day when I am no longer here to talk to you. But this blog (or books) will be here for you to remember day to day things as well as the important life lessons. I plan to be here with you for a very long time.
We just received your first quarter report cards and I am happy to report all A's on both report cards! I am so proud of both of you. You both try hard and it has paid off in your school work.
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| Tiger Cub Salute |
Luke has had an amazing school year already. He is blossoming in every possible way. He is reading like crazy. He can read so many words, and is reading just about everything he sees! Luke's confidence level at school is increasing. He is raising his hand, sharing ideas, and he adores his teacher once again this year. Luke has joined a cub scout pack, and this seems to be a great fit for him, He has learned the motto, pledge, promise...as well as has participated in the popcorn sales and many activities. He loves it, and he has a great group to participate with.
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| Joshua stopped by my office for a quick visit after giving his book talk about Harry Potter. |
Joshua is also having an amazing school year. His teacher, whom he also loves, introduced him to Harry Potter. Joshua has not been able to get enough. I could not even believe that he could read those level of books, or understand them, etc. His teacher suggested the first book for a book talk that he gave. Now four books later we are taking a break. The fifth book is a little too advanced for what I am comfortable with. The topics are getting very mature, and I think we should wait a while to go any further with the stories. We can revisit the book series again next year. Joshua is also enjoying cub scouts this year. He has a great group of boys in his pack, too. Joshua likes it, but we have found that Joshua loves every activity that he participates in.
Both boys have started Atrium again this year. Luke is starting in the same level as Joshua this year. I really love the Atrium and all that the boys have learned at Atrium over the years. The have really developed a relationship and deep understanding of God and our church. I would like to focus on doing more for others this year. I see that as an area for us to focus on this year, and with the holidays coming up, I think it is a perfect time.
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| Luke by his favorite ginkgo tree at the park. Each of the boys get to go to lunch with me one time during the month This was one of our lunches. |
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| Joshua at the park after one of his monthly lunches with me. |
I love you both more today than I did yesterday.
Love,
Mama
