Progress Reports

I know I am not a lunatic. I don't think I over-react too, too often. I am always concerned when it comes to my little ones and how they are doing in school.

This year has been tough for Jax. I wrote about it before. All his friends went to new schools and it has been an adjustment for him. He is doing fine with friends now. He finally caved and decided to play the dreaded, "SOCCER," at school, and decided he still loves it. He has even gotten in on a few games of four square (I have no idea how to play that.) I am pleased things are finally getting better for him socially now.

It was his homework that was bothering me, more or less. I knew it was not too hard for him. He really seemed bored but took forever doing it. in comparison, it was taking him 3 hours this year as opposed to his 13 minutes last year. I know not to assume too much, but still, I was worried.

He is very smart. I know this. He has a perfect mixture of both Tommy and I. I am not bragging at all. He is just a gifted child that got my reading and writing abilities and his dad's math wizardry. Now, I am worried about that.

I think he is bored with school...period. I waited anxiously for their progress reports. Tommy does not even bother to look at them. He makes the snippity comment..."I have perfect children when it comes to school. Why bother?" We all know he is joking. All parents think their children are the best!

I watch to make sure the kids are keeping up with their assigned Advanced Reading and where they are on their tests each week etc. I am kinda a freak about how they do in class and how they act period. (The running joke in our house is that they will wish they were dead if they ever get into any kind of trouble in school.) I think I am pretty much up to speed.

I have noticed Jax really taking a serious interest in reading so I was worried about his math possibly dropping or something else lacking. I don't know why I just felt that he was out of balance.

Then Friday came. And the reports came. Brinkley always shocks me. I don't know why I think she is having a hard time. It might be because homework is constant battle with her. She is done with school when the bell rings and just becomes hell on wheels. She came home with 100% in reading and math and 98% on her phonograms and spelling. I was overjoyed. She has been pushing herself in her class and a lot has to do with her amazing teacher.

Jax, on the other hand, has complained about how strict his teacher is, but likes that she dishes out punishment to the individual students, rather than the class, like last year.

Jax, no surprise, did reamarkable on his progress report. He is supposed to be at 58% of his reading goal for the quarter. He is at 138%+. He had 100% straight across the board. EVERYTHING! Now it makes sense why he stated to his daddy, "I am sick of homework. I work all day long at school. Why should I have to work this hard at home too?"

Point well taken big man. You and your spitfire little sister are working your little tails off!!

And we are so proud!!