Brighter Days

I realize its been awhile since an update but between work, school, and basketball things have been crazy! Payton has been averaging 3 games a weekend with basketball and Parker typically has a game as well each weekend. The boys have had such an awesome basketball season but I am so ready for it to slow down a bit. They both really developed a passion for basketball and each day their skill and knowledge of the sport amazes me! Next up is Spring Football and then baseball starts which leads right into Fall football which then turns in to basketball again. I think in my mind a lot I wish they weren't so involved then I quickly remember how I do not want idle kids and we have so much fun as a family watching them each play. Conferences are coming up and I am actually excited to see how they are doing. Payton has adjusted so well to his new school this year and its fun to see him experience different classes and people. He came home today so excited he got a perfect score on his Spanish test---to me I was surprised because I didn't get Spanish until high school and at their school its starts in Preschool! Parker has been doing really well overall. Every week he has some minor bumps but what we have all noticed is that they are not nearly to the degree they were this fall but much less intense and he can actually get back on track fairly quickly. We got his IEP plan in place and I have a whole new respect for public education. Prairie has been so supportive, compassionate, patient, and such an advocate for our family. By having an IEP-something we never knew much about- he is getting 30 minutes a day of one one one special instruction on challenging school work and personal social skills. He still meets weekly with his counselor which he looks forward to and we have noticed a whole new attitude towards his new school this year. Today he had a few bumps but then he came home and was in a great mood about how he turned it around and then did his homework without any trouble and even sat and did a puzzle with me. I know we have challenges ahead at some point I am sure but I am so thankful we have started to get our son back. We have many things to look forward to coming up, spring break we are taking the boys to a NBA basketball game and taking the three of them to the Mall of America, we have the summer to plan for and finally settling into a nice routine. Also, next month our Miss Presley turns 4...so hard to believe!