Cheking In

Hi Y'all!!

I hope all is going well for everyone. I haven't had much to say at all lately. I'll just give some quick updates.

Benjamin - He is doing great!! He is excited that his fourth grade year is almost over.. and I'm in tears because my little guy is growing up :(. He had a love/hate relationship with his teacher. She was very structured which was very good for Benjamin but had extremely HIGH expectations.. .which again, not a horrible thing.. but it was a lot of stress on Benjamin throughout the year. He is much more relaxed lately as his teacher has all of a sudden stopped assigning homework EVERY DAY... Yay!! :) He is now a Yellow Belt in karate!! He is soooo proud of himself and loves breaking the boards. I guess he does more Tae Kwan Do than it is Karate. He is also taking Abbi (Our puppy) to dog training classes through 4-H and he enjoys doing that as well. Abbi is a bit on the stubborn side, but she is definitely learning some good things!! Now....only if she would stop going potty in her cage at night.. :) .. ANYBODY HAVE ANY SUGGESSTIONS??!


Caden - Caden is also very excited that 3rd Grade is over. As much as he loved his teacher, he benefits from a more structured one, so parts of the year were tough. Unfortunately, his class tends to be a handful and I believe Caden is a "good" kid so attention given to him is few and far between because the teacher's attention is constantly on the kids who can't sit still!! :) He is very into art (drawing and writing). He hasn't done any sports this year, but he has taken some art classes. He will take the art camp in the summer as well as attend the Playground Program that the Park District Offers. He has grown so much.. and in case I don't get on here again before Saturday (that's his birthday)......HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY CADEN!!

Ryan - Ryan is doing well. He is working hard!! He is loving the motorcycle and I love riding it with him!! Our bicycles have actually sat around this year. Can you believe Ryan hasn't ridden any sort of bicycle this year yet???? Only the MOTORcycle :)

Me - I am doing well. I LOVE MY JOB now. I love working with the younger kids!! We laugh and have fun all day.. THEY LOVE TO LEARN... which is my favorite part of being with the young kids. Benjamin and Caden say they like me better when I teach the little kids!! LOL!! I am currently just trying to stay with my work out program because it is a huge stress relief. I actually can't wait to get out on my bicycle when my hours are cut back for summer and I have time to ride after school!! Ryan and I are hopefully taking a motorcycle trip starting next weekend!! IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE WEATHER.. so cross your fingers for good weather!! Thank you!!!


I hope everyone else is doing well!! Sorry it's taken me 5 weeks to check in!!