Jacob is now in second grade. He loves his new teacher, Mr. Rohde. I have to admit, at first I was a little apprehensive of a male second-grade teacher; but, now I don't think anyone could be a better fit for Jacob. Mr. Rohde is a retired member of the U.S. Air Force, which means he has great stories to tell his students. Mr. Rohde is a sports fanatic, which means his classroom is decorated with baseballs, footballs, and backetballs (instead of with apples and flowers) and he often plays catch with Jacob and the other boys at recess. Mr. Rohde loves to sing silly songs and from what I gather, he completely understands and uses second grade humor which is so funny. Still, as cool as Mr. Rohde is, I think the very best part of this new school year for Jacob is sharing it with his little brother. Going to school by himself for the past two years was a little lonely for Jacob. Now he's not the only one. He gets ready for school with his brother, rides to school with his brother, walks into school with his brother, sees his brother periodically throughout the day, and sits with his brother on the bus on the way home. And it has made a huge difference. Thank heaven for brothers - big and little.
First day of School - 2009So, Joshua has started kindergarten. And he LOVES it! - which makes me so happy. He says his favorite parts of the day are recess, lunch, and coloring (kindergarten is great isn't it?). Lately they have had an apple theme going on. They've made applesauce and tasted all the different types of apples (his favortie are the "yellow ones" - golden delicious). They've done apple art and read apple stories. He likes his teacher, Mrs. Sorenson, and so do I. Most importantly, he feels good about himself and he's happy.
I can hardly believe my little boys are so big. Last week I was looking through old pictures of Jacob and Joshua, remembering when my sweet boys were little. As I looked, I wondered, "did I enjoy them enough? Did I hold them enough? Did I read to them enough? Did I sing to them enough?" I only had my articulate, two-year-old Jacob with his gorgeous brown eyes for one year. I only got to hold my playful, bumped and bruised, three-year-old Joshua for one year. Time goes by so quickly. And I need to do better. If only I can love each of my boys like I should each day, I won't have regrets.
Here of some of my favorite pictures of "Jacob and Joshua of yore" (warning: I had a hard time narrowing it down):
2 comments:
Keresa - what a sweet blog! I love you and your family so much. I am so glad the boys are doing well in school. I am talking two education classes and I think of Jacob's experience a lot - I am so sad he had to go through with what he did. A lot of new research has come about about the difference in boys and girls and the educational implications. I think you should get this book and read it - I love it - it will change your world -- "Why Gender Matters - What parents and teachers need to know about the emerging science of sex difference" by Leonard Sax. I hope all is well. We love you guys and can't wait to see you at Christmas!!!!!!
Love - Katelynd
Hi Keresa I found your blog thru Amy Allemans (hope you don't mind I peeked) and was excited to find out you were still around, I don't know if you remember me from when we were little in Hyrum.... Anyways shoot me an email if you have time and remember me!
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