Caleb is doing well in school and I think he will eventually catch up. He can be quite ornery and stubborn but he is such a sweetie as well. He loves to color and he loooves stickers. He still prefers to be outside although he has to be watched because he doesn't quite understand the danger of things. He always has some sort of injury on his body, a cut or scrape, usually because he doesn't always listen when he is told no. Ha, typical kid right! : ) He will eat just about anything and was in heaven this summer with all the fresh vegetables we had. His teeth are looking much healthier now and his breathing issues are doing so much better. We took him off his daily medication and are giving him all organic products that he is just thriving with. He has come such a long way and we are so proud that we get to be his parents.
Peyton has a happy-go-lucky attitude. She is just so happy having food to eat, a warm bed with clean blankets, clean clothes and playing freely outside with her brothers. That is great in so many ways but when it comes to school. It seems to not matter to her whether she learns anything or not, just someone help me so I can get it over with. This attitude is difficult for me because I don't like to do anything just half way. The school is working with her the best they can since we have a small school with few resources. Math is VERY difficult for her and she says she does not remember ever being taught Science or Social Studies. Oh my goodness do we struggle with homework. She does have someone working with her at school on her homework which helps with the time spent at home. I was finally able to impress upon the school that Peyton needed to be pulled out of the 7th grade math class as she only tests at a 3rd to 4th grade level at this point. The math teacher, bless his heart, thought he could catch her up, no problem. He is an awesome teacher but my girl was falling behind and just in a daze when it came to doing math at that level. We work at home with flash cards and her multiplication and division is getting better. She is now working 1 on 1 with someone at school during the math hour using the Khan Academy online. She seems to like this. Although we struggle with school, Peyton has also come so far. She loves to clean house and help with cooking and laundry. She has such a sweet demeanor that everyone just loves. I still get the "I can't believe she is not your biological daughter because she looks so much like you" statement. I just smile and say yes, yes she does and God surely blessed me. We just love our sweet Peyton.
What a change 2 years of love, care and being part of a family can make. Please consider adopting or hosting an orphan. Your life will be changed and what a blessing you will receive!
~Tina
Thank you for sharing these updates! I can't imagine the struggle of trying to catch up but it sounds like you have a great team of teachers trying to get your lovely kids where they need to be. The photos of the children are amazing! What a difference 2 years can make! They both look so much healthier! I suppose that's what happens when all of your tanks (spiritual, physical, emotional) are regularly being filled. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Ashley! The change is amazing! We are so blessed.
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