Kaleb is starting a new school this year. He was very excited before school started. After the first week, his excitment kinda went dim, he felt like all the kids already had their friends and he said he missed his friends and his old school but I told him to keep his head up. He is very likable and such fun to be around that if he gave it some time I was sure the other kids in his class would love him too. This week we haven't had any 'moments' so I'm thankful. But Kaleb is finding the transition into the 3rd grade to be a tough one. This year they have 3 text books, homework everynight so far, and a lot more responsibility. He is responsible for writing down his homework in his planner, he is responsible for knowing what to do and ask questions before the end of he day. He has a homework planner he is required to write all assignments in, book reports that require him to read and write a full page report in 3 weeks, and he is really starting to see that school isn't the "cake walk" he has had up to this point. Needless to say our home has been a battle ground this week with trying to "preach" responsibility. Kaleb is a super smart kid. Tested really high on the accelerated reading book test and comprehension, can do math like I can eat pie, however, Kaleb is NOT Mr. Responsible.... haha (neither was I at this age, paybacks anyone?). Hopefully after the trials of this week he will proceed to be better at keeping his assignment book updated and correct....... I love being a mother, I think it's something I was meant to do in my life, but I tell you what, just keeping track of what my kids need on a day to day basis could be a full time job!
We had Kaleb's school open house last night. The school is smaller but everyone seems friendly and on track with what the kids need to do to be successful. I have had several interactions with his teacher via email and she is quick to respond which is wonderful. His teacher seems like she is a no non-sense kinda lady and that's what Kaleb needs, especially being in a class of 16, Yes SIXTEEN boys and 5 girls..... she has been teaching awhile and seems to have a great grasp of what is needed to keep the attention of kids at this age. I look forward to this school year with Kaleb & watching him adjust and grow and take a step towards becoming a responsible young man. He makes everyday an adventure and I love him sooo much!
