Day 1

I didn't mention it, but we started our first day of school today. He has had a great summer! (Besides one MAJOR incident that we won't go into on this blog...) But, altogether he had a good time - swimming, playing with friends, park time, micky d's, etc.


And, we'll still be enjoying the weather.

But, it's time to get back to work. :-)



Last night I had a long conversation with Superdad about how difficult it is to keep Superkid (8yo) on task after I've given him something to do. Dad came up with some good ideas. The main thing is to keep time limits and stick to them. SO, for math we came up with a specific amount of time - 10 minutes to do 45 problems. He came right down to the second just about, since he got up twice to sharpen his pencil...which kind of gives you a little example of the problem.



BUT, I have to say - I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!!!



He has been doing really good about staying on task today. I gave him the time limits & he's been staying pretty focused to get them done. I love to reward him when he's done well, so I'll have to think of a way to do that. What's really cool is that HE is proud of himself!!! He worked really hard on his handwriting and when he was done he kissed his page saying that it was his best work ever. ha ha ha He even said he was he was counting the reasons why he loved SOW. Isn't that funny?



Anyway, I just wanted to check in to say...we're off!!



Time to put our noses to the grindstone. :-)