November 17, 2008

Kiddo Update!

We are happy to report Brig and Katry both received straight A's on their mid term report cards. Seth, who is a veritable genius, also received straight A's from RHS (Redd Home School). I feel very happy that the kids were as prepared as they are for public school. That is always a relief, cause sometimes you have to wonder. However, I am also disappointed that school is such a breeze for them, cause I'd like them to be a little challenged. All the areas that they were so advanced in, are just going to slowly dissolve into their current education, and that makes me sad. I am very happy that they are doing so well, and amazingly enough, despite all of the naysayers out there, my kids are excelling socially. They have lots of great friends, and according to their teachers, they are very well liked, adjusted, happy kids. Socialization, was the number one concern I got from so many people, when they heard that I home schooled. It was, and is, my number one concern as well. There is a lot of "bad" socialization out there. So far, all is well, and we are all happy.
Brig is wrestling right now. He has practice five days a week for TWO hours. I think that's nuts. He is loving it though, that's what counts. Katry is playing indoor soccer. Her dad is the coach, their games start this week. Seth is playing basketball and rocking it. If it wasn't for him, their team would be in the tank. Seth also started the first phase of his orthodontics with a palate extender. He is adjusting well. Kaleb is learning to read and keeping us all entertained with his cute "four year oldness". Kai is the cutest baby around. Don't take my word for it- everyone says so.
The house is moving along. Hopefully, they will start sheet rocking this week. Uncle Darren, Aunt Duce and crew came up this weekend. Darren is a landscape architect, and is drawing up some fancy plans for us. Thanks Burnetts, we love you!
And that's our Update! Love and Hugs to all!

3 comments:

Grandpa & GmaT said...

Congratulations one and all with your ever present fabulous accomplishments. We are so happy for you. Love, Grandpa & GmaT

Kelly said...

Love the photo of you 4. Glad school is going good and way to go on your Straight A's.
SMARTIE PANTS!

adrianne s. said...

Ah, it sounds like you are doing so well! I am happy for you! Thanks for the tip on the Apostle Song- I had seen the Youtube video, but it had not occurred to me that it might be fun for Primary. I'm forwarding the links to Maria just to get the okay from her! Of course your kids are all social and well-liked. What's not to love about the Redds? Idaho is super lucky to have you!