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Sunday, March 25, 2018

2018 Week 12

We are finally creeping out of winter here in Michigan.  It feels so good to have some warmer days so that I can get outside and take a nice walk with Kaiton.  It sounds weird saying it, but the warmer weather totally changes my mood.

Brooklen just started baseball.  He is on a team with Ethan Menzies, so I think he is very happy.  Of course, I'm happy too because I get to watch games with his mom, Melissa!  He is doing really well in school.  I can't believe he is going to be in middle school next year!  I think he's pretty nervous about that change, and I can't blame him.  He's such a good boy; he tries to always do the right thing. I hope that he can be a positive influence for his friends and steer clear of bad influences.

Hurley is doing so much better with her anxiety.  I feel so grateful that we have been able to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I'm hoping to help her manage her stress level and prepare to combat the anxiety this summer when she starts a new level in gymnastics.  I think we need to just make sure she gets plenty of rest, has a lot free time, and manages her own expectations.  I'm constantly amazed my how introspective she is; she is definitely a writer.  I found all sorts of affirmations around her room that she writes for herself.  I'm glad that she is able to use writing as an outlet to keep herself positive.

Zaya is a spitfire.  She's been playing basketball for the last month.  She doesn't exactly love it, but I can see how much she has learned.  She is so much smaller than the other girls, but I am super proud of both the girls for going out there and working on a new skill.  Recently, we tackled a new project at home.  We picked out fabric at Joanns and I helped each of them sew a pair of pajama pants.  It was definitely was hard for me, considering I am a control freak, but I'm so glad I took the time to do it.   The kids are all so proud of their pjs and are excited to wear them.  I definitely need to do projects like this with my kids more often.

Kaiton has been doing awesome at school.  He is incredibly smart and he just loves to learn.  He is a very talented and capable little boy.  I'm trying hard to get him involved in sports.  He definitely pushes back a little with things that he is scared of, but I think if we push him through the fear, he will really enjoy things like riding a bike and ice skating.  He has been working really hard in speech therapy and physical therapy.  The physical therapist told me last week that she can't even qualify him anymore because he has made so much progress.


Sunday, March 4, 2018

2018 Week 9

This week was another busy week here at our house.  I've really been a slacker lately with this blog, and I'm feeling really guilty about it right now.  The kids received their report cards a couple of weeks ago and once again, they made us so proud.  They are so kind and respectful at school and teachers always really appreciate that.  Mrs. Hill, Brooklen's teacher has mentioned that he always does the right thing and that she appreciates that she can always count on him.  Mrs. Peavey, Hurley's teacher told us that she is a "model student."  She is kind and hard-working, and most importantly, very humble.  And Zaya, makes me so proud at school because she is so good at including those kids that need friends.  Her peers really like her because she is so kind and positive. I also had a parent-teacher conference for Kaiton.  His teacher noted that he is one of the happiest kids she has ever known.  He loves school and he really is such a sweet, happy boy.

On Friday, I had to take Kaiton to University of Michigan for an appointment with an endocrinologist.  He was referred over there by Dr. Juarbe because he has fallen off of the growth chart.  They ran some blood tests and did an x-ray of his hand.  Kait was such a trooper throughout the day and I was really impressed with how efficient U of M is.  I don't have the results of the tests back yet, but I'm hoping that either we get some answers or he starts growing.  He only gained a pound and a half from 3 to 4 years, so the doctors seem a bit concerned.

Yesterday, Zaya had a basketball game and Brooklen had a hockey game.  Rob took them to their sporting events while I took Hurley down to Detroit for a gymnastics meet.  Her meet was supposed to be today (Sunday), but her coach called and asked if she could compete on Saturday with the older girls instead.  She didn't get medals, but she was able to still receive the scores for feedback.  I am so grateful for kind, understanding people that respect our beliefs and do their best to help our kids be able to still participate without compromising their values.  Hurley got the best vault, bar, and all-around scores she has gotten this season.  She has made so much improvement over that last few months.  I am so proud of her!