School Days

We have experienced our first week of school, only 35 more to go!

Brayden started his first year of middle school.  We were all a little nervous about this big transition.  However, he let us know that he loves middle school.  He likes switching and changing classes.

Meilynn, Jayson, and Kaitlyn are all enjoying their classes.  They come home everyday with stories and smiles!


Kristyn couldn't wait to start school again!  She didn't have many breaks (nothing as long as this summer) in China.  This school is a little different from the one she attended in the orphanage, but her experience did a great job of preparing her.  Since the Sunshine Academy introduces their students to English and letters, she jumped right into first grade.  She is thoroughly enjoying first grade.

Greyson had the roughest start.  This is pretty much what we expected.  His world has exploded.  He is experiencing sensory overload and there is no slow down in sight.  We attempted to prepare him, but it just wasn't enough.  We are so very thankful to a have an amazing elementary school, which always goes above and beyond.  Teachers, counselors, the principal, and Mark sat down the afternoon of the first half day and figured out a plan to meet Greyson's needs.  He is now in a kindergarten class and has a paraprofessional that works with him.  This wonderful women adopted 3 children from another country.  Isn't God awesome?!?!  Greyson comes home so much happier and less overwhelmed.  We even see a difference in him over the weekend.  We will all sit down and re-evaluate where we are at in 6 weeks and determine the best way to proceed with him.

I am thankful for another great start to a school year and look forward to the growth I will see in all of the kiddos!