Where did the time go? My oldest, but still my little boy, is no longer a kindergartner. He has officially passed and is now a first grader!
Starting school was stressful to me. I have had him at home with me for almost 6 years before he started school. He did not go to preschool or parents-day-out. He was with me, and I loved it!
He seemed smart from the time he took off with his speech at 18 months. He just started repeating everything. I remember being worried at his 18 month check-up because he wasn't talking as much as I thought he should be. He was on the low end of normal with speech at the Dr.'s office. Then, 2 weeks later, he just started talking. We drove by Royals stadium and he pointed and said "stadium"! How crazy to hear such a big word out of a little guy. He didn't even call me mommy or mama until after that visit!
He just grew and grew after that. He was becoming a natural athlete: hitting baseballs off the tee, throwing, catching, riding his training-wheeled bike. He loved to learn as well. I bought him the Leap Frog videos and he quickly learned his letters and all of their sounds. Don't get me wrong, I didn't sit him there all day. They are a 1/2 hour video that he watched on occasion.
We worked with puzzles, play-doh, crayons and occasionally worksheets. I found a game that uses flash cards to work on spelling and had him in activities at church to be with other kids. I was worried that he might be a little behind when he started kindergarten since he didn't go to preschool. I kept hearing how advanced school is now from when I was a kid.
I was wrong. They are more advanced, but Logan was maybe a little too ahead of the game.
In the beginning, I just wanted him to get a great teacher. I believe if he got great teachers and they challenged him, he would enjoy school forever.
Then, I saw what the goals for learning the first quarter were. I was worried that Logan would be seriously bored and not want to go. I discussed these worries with Scott and Logan's teacher. She assured me she would test him for the challenge program and give him extra work to do to keep him engaged in learning. I actually asked if she thought Logan should just move up to first grade. She said no and to just see how he does.
He didn't qualify for the first challenge session, but worked so hard that he did make it the next three sessions (there are 4 total)! His teacher was so proud of him, as were Scott and I!
He has continued to grow academically and physically throughout this year. He has gotten perfect scores on his progress reports and maintained a perfect discipline record all year. He has been treated to a new Wii game and accessories for this accomplishment! Great job Logan!
This year he also started playing basketball and machine-pitch baseball. Both of which he has continued to develop his skills. All of his coaches are keeping an eye out for him to get better and better with age and experience.
I cannot forget to mention that also this year Logan had outpatient surgery for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy and did not fall behind with his school and activities even though he was out of school for 2 straight weeks.
Logan, I am SO proud of you! You have done a wonderful job this year and I could not have asked for more from you. Keep up the great work and you will surely see the benefits from all of your hard work. May the Lord guide you and keep you safe in your life's journey. I LOVE YOU!
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