Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 09:55 PM

Well, we made it through the first & second days of school very well.  It definitely helped that they only had half days... got us into the groove somewhat.  This week will be the true test, though.  I'm positive we'll have the start of homework {word is Collin's teacher is big on that} & I'm also pretty sure we'll have whining {possibly from the both of us}.  I've been giving him pep talks to make sure he keeps a positive attitude & that he starts out on a good note.  Evan is glad he's back in school, he says it gives him something to do, but he's not that happy about giving away his freedom either.  We started reading at bedtime the other night, got them upstairs early & Evan read to me while Collin read his book out loud to Dan.  Lydia just went back & forth between their rooms, played & got up & down on their beds.  They're both good about reading if you just get them started.  I love listening to them & I really love to see the progression Evan has made.