So happy to report we are all off to a great start to the new school year! Many positive changes are happening and I couldn't be happier.
I am at a new school this year. The change has been much needed and a pleasant one. I am loving having my own room and building a rapport with a new group of kids. The staff and principal are very nice and I enjoy working with them. I think this is going to be a great year!
The kids new favorite thing is participating in the Lowe's Build and Grow program. They love doing it with pop-pop. Right after we went to see the Planes movie, they were able to build their favorite plane from the movie. I have a feeling we will be going to more in the future!
Both kids were super excited to start a new school year and in a new room. Gabby started Fourth grade and Tyler started his last year of preschool. Gabby loves her teacher and is already off to an awesome start! She has been picked with three other kids to be a part of an advanced group where they will go to for part of the day. I'm very happy that they see Gabby's potential and want to challenge her while allowing her to grow. She seems very encouraged already! At home, we are working hard on learning/reviewing her multiplication tables.
In fourth grade she has had the opportunity to join the band. She is starting the flute in a few weeks! There is also a chorus that will be starting which is right up her alley! She came home the other day after music class and started singing every word to the Star Spangled Banner! There are days she just amazes me!
Tyler is doing well in preschool as well. He is growing so fast! He can wrote his name and were slowly working on him tying his shoes. He is still a mama's boy and tends to be my cuddlier. I love his hugs and kisses everyday before I go to work.
I have changed a lot in my life as well. There has been a lot of positive results. I am eating healthy and paying close attention to portion control. I am also exercising 3 times a week. I have lost 12 pounds this past month. Today, I have started to train for a possible 5 K in November. Gabby may be joining a running club at school where their goal is a 5 K. I thought it would be cool to try and do it with her and support her. I found an app that is called couch potato to 5 K! I know this won't be easy, but I"m going to give it my best shot! In any case, the added exercise will help with my goals of changing my lifestyle.
Looking forward to what is in store down the road for all of us. We are entering one my favorite times of the year and all the fun activities we do...definitely will have more to post next month!
