First Week of School

Well we almost through our first week of school. All that is left is Friday and so far things are going great. Kathi is loving the 3 kids she has in Kindergarten. They are very sweet. One of the activities they do every week is cook or bake something in the kitchen. Today they made cookies for pretty much the entire school. They were very tasty.

Sydney is in 5th grade and that is considered Middle School here. She gets a locker and gets to switch classes which is very grown up. She has homework every night but she is a great worker and gets it all done. (so far) Kade's 2nd grade class has 5 kids. His teacher, Mrs. Krueger, is absolutely awesome. She is the perfect teacher for Kade. He adores her. He should have a great year. Brooklyn has settled in to the preschool very nicely. It helps that her teacher, Mrs. Pannu, is our next door neighbor and we have spent a lot of time with their family since we have been here. Her day starts at 8:00 AM and she goes home for the day at our lunch time; 11:45.

My class of eleven 3rd and 4th graders are a very fun group. Compared to my 30 last year I feel like I am living the dream. It is refreshing to get a chance to know kids quickly and help them on a more individual basis.

Probably the best thing about the school set up here is the hour long lunch you get to have at your house. Everyday we get to walk home as a family and eat a lunch together. Obviously the fact that the lunch is made by Ibu Yati, (Ibu=Mrs.) and is ready when we walk in the door makes coming home for lunch that much sweeter. It is an awesome opportunity to spend time with each other. Kathi even gets to put Brooklyn down for her nap before we have to go back to school. The rest of us don't get a nap, but some much needed down time as an opportunity to start the second half of our day without feeling rushed.

So far things are going well and we are hopeful that they will stay that way. We are hoping all of you are having a good end to your summer. Thanks for checking in!