Wow, last week was really crazy.  Started out with the car accident, then Matt got sick, and Annika is teething, then we spent all weekend researching dyslexia as we believe that is what Christian is struggling with, then we had an issue with Ryan being teased at school - then we added in baseball and just basic end of the year stuff.  I’m telling ya, it was crazy!  If you want all the details, check out my post here. 

Tomorrow is the last day of school – they go for a whole hour…  Then it is SUMMER VACATION!  YEA!  Tomorrow we also meet with Christian’s teacher, principal, reading teacher, and school psych. to discuss next year.  After both Christian’s reading teacher and we did a ton of research, we are pretty much positive it is dyslexia he is struggling with.  Of course the state doesn’t require schools to test for that for some reason…. so to get him officially tested it is out of our own pocket at $750-$800 for the testing.  If you are interested in the topic at all, here is a great resource www.dys-add.com   At any rate, we are pretty sure we are going to homeschool Christian next year using the Orton-Gillingham Method for reading & spelling (another big expense) which has a huge track record of being very successful with dyslexic kids.  (actually & adults for that matter)  and then 2nd grade level for the rest of his studies. (since he is doing fine in everything but reading)  Our hope is to catch him up to grade level and then re-access what grade he will be in the following year.  It’s all fairly stressful, but I am feeling optimistic at this point.  His reading teacher has been a HUGE help in helping us decide what would be best.  She is an incredible lady – spending numerous hours outside of what she is paid for - doing research for us, calling & e-mailing us, calling the state for us etc. 

Today I sent to the awards ceremony at school at 1:00, and then they got out of school at 2:00.  The boys had a nice time playing at Holly’s house after school.  She is my dear friend (Annika’s Godmother) who lives just down the road.  Her two boys are Ryan and Dane’s age and we just found out she is expecting another little one as well!  We couldn’t be happier for them and they are the most wonderful friends ever! 

Our garden is doing well…. I probably should have watered it today though… OOPS…  It did rain a little this morning, so hopefully that was enough. 

HOPEFULLY the car is getting fixed on Monday.

And YES… Matt is feeling much better.   And NO, Thankfully no one else got it.

Any other questions? 

C-