Ian and Gavin...so active and we love it!

It just seems like the weeks are flying by. Slow down, I say! I'll just give you an update on each kid...

Ian is doing great in school. Homework is not his favorite thing to do and sometimes it's like pulling teeth to get him to take care of it. But, he does. He loves Tuesdays because it's PE day. He also loves early release days and he pays attention to when he doesn't have school (like tomorrow). He does a great job with details in his stories and he is all about Study Island, which is a website that kids can go on and earn blue ribbons for the school. It's all learning information and he has that competitive drive in him. He enjoys his teacher and cashes in tickets with the positive behavior system to help his Kindergarten teacher every once in awhile. He also cashed in some tickets to help in the Media Center. His teacher gives out smiley face stamps on a calendar each day and it's a big deal to Ian. Yes, he hasn't missed a day yet.

Gavin loves school and just recently he told us he doesn't want to leave the Kirk. He is very comfortable in his setting with his best friends, Connor and Katie. He can't imagine life without those two! Although they'll see each other on Sundays. He participates more in Music, adores his two teachers and the director of the school. He takes time with his writing and doesn't like to rush. His favorite part of the day is recess and lunch. Of course, right?!

Ian's basketball team has been playing great this season and it's so much fun to watch them play together. I've enjoyed coaching them this year. Ian does really well making some baskets, getting rebounds and playing defense.

Gavin looks forward to his basketball practices and games just like Ian. He has a lot of energy on the court and enjoys blocking shots more than making baskets. He really understands the sport and is just so happy to finally be on a team.

Ian had tryouts today for baseball. I'm sure he made the league, but it's a matter of which coach will take him. Next Monday night we'll know, but I wish it was sooner. He did such a great job out there this afternoon.

Gavin will play soccer this spring with CASL, so he'll play Saturday mornings. I'm sure we'll find out soon his team, coach and schedule. He's pretty excited to get out on the soccer field! We chose not to put him in t-ball this season and instead play in the fall with West Raleigh Baseball (same team as Ian).

That's about all for now!