Back to school

It is December 26 and I just saw that this post never published to the blog. There's no way I will remember what I planned to post on August 8 (yes, the kids started school on my birthday), so I will do a first semester recap. Benton loves kindergarten! We knew he would be fine since he is so easy going, but we weren't sure he would love it the way he loved going to Ms. Lynn's house or preschool. However, he has never complained about it and has learned so much already. His teachers are Natalie Taylor and Tina Jewel, two superstars to our kids (and David and me). Benton already knew them both through Lindsey and was so excited to be in their class. He only knew two girls in his class originally, Kathryn Ann Lay and Peyton Gunderson (both through Lindsey), but he has made friends and tells us stories of playing with new people all the time. He usually doesn't know anyone's name, even this late in the semester, but it doesn't faze him. His least favorite time of day is naptime, which was true in preschool as well. However, he now gets to go to speech with Ms. Emily during naptime several times a week so he thinks speech is great. He loves puzzles and drawing and coloring. We are so proud of his progress! Lindsey is doing great in second grade! While the work is definitely more rigorous, Lindsey still has all A's and still loves school. Reading is still her favorite subject, and she ended this semester #2 on the Accelerated REader chart for second grade! She constantly walks around with her nose in a book, much like her hero, Belle from Beauty and the Beast. She has several friends in her class this year and enjoys playing with them at recess and activity time. Her teachers are Holly Foreman and Lindsey Robinson, and we have definitely been pleased with them. Although Lindsey has been struggling lately with separation issues, she has such a kind heart and people constantly tell David and me how kind she is. We are so proud of the sweet child she is!