Rough PTC

Unfortunately this years 1st quarter didn't go as I had imagined. We got just a slight bump in the rode and I'm not certain yet how we as a family are going to attack it.

Here's the story:

Caleb is doing great in school. His teacher's enjoy him and gets along well w/ everyone. However in one class he seems to really be struggling and just barely keeping his head above water. This would be math class. Now, Caleb is a very good student and tries very hard. He knows what his father and I expect and he really aims to please. Don't get me wrong he has his troubled moments but what child doesn't? Let's face it school is a lot harder now than it was even when Matt & I were in. The State just expects so much out of these student now days, I know I'm just biast(sp).

Sorry, back to his math. His math teacher doesn't seem to even want him in her class. She has been teaching this class for a very long time and I suspect she is very good at it. However, she is terrible at explaining your child's problems to you. She gave Caleb a below average effort because he had a C- at the end of the first quarter. Please, are you serious!!! Wonder if she ever thought "hmmm, maybe he is just not getting what she is talking about". Do you think she called us to let us know that Caleb was struggling - ever, NO. She waits till PTC and lowers the bombshell that we as parents have to help fix. Maybe it's just me, but a little heads up after maybe a few bombed test so Matt & I can keep an eye on how he studies or does his math. UGH!!!

I'm not upset w/ Caleb at all but I do feel sorry for him. Like I said w/ a below average effort he feels like he's letting himself and us both down. I know I need to get a little thicker skin when it comes to Caleb but I'm sorry, I'm his mother and it my job to protect him!!!

Note to Caleb:
I think your doing a great job little man. You keep up the hard work and we'll help you any way we can. Just keep your chin up buddy. We're also VERY proud of you for sticking w/ "high" math for another two weeks to see if you working even harder benefits your grade average. We Love You!!!!

It's Soccer Saturday

Just thought everyone should know that Caleb has a double header soccer game in T-Town this weekend. He is very excited about this for two reason, 1 - he missed last weekends game because we were out of town, 2 - HE LOVES PLAYING SOCCER!!!!

I believe the first game starts at 1pm and the second game will start around 3pm. Hope all who can attend make it to cheer on our awesome little fella!

Toodles :-)

Unbelievable

For the last few days I can't stop smiling. What's going on???

I was getting very used to waking up every morning not caring if I spoke to a single person. Simply not wanting to face my days. I felt like a burden to my husband and an a lot less of a mother to our son. I have never felt this way before in my life, almost like a failure to everyone I knew. Trapped in a dark closet w/ no key to escape. I've been stressed before but never to this extent.

A few weeks ago I started seeing a big change in my attitude on life. I started off w/ waking up every morning w/ a more positive attitude. Then, I got more organized (like I was before) w/ Caleb and all his events (school, serving, sports, ect.). Now this week I can't stop SMILING!!!! I just feel happy inside and out. I'm having a hard time sleeping now because I'm afraid to loose this moment.

I am a very independent person and have a very hard time leaning on anyone for help me but right now I feel more open to the idea. My husband wants so badly for me to lean harder on him & right now I feel like there are some issues (good ones, of course) that I think I'd feel better talking to him about.

So basically, here's to Smiling!!! I really wish everyone at least a day of feeling the way I have all week. I hope the mood I'm in stays for a long time. Good things are coming, I hope!

My Precious Little Caleb!!

My son never seizes to amaze me. Even at nine years old he has the heart and compassion of a 30+ year old. I always look forward to our conversations and our 1 on 1 time when I get home from work each day. No matter how bad a day I'm having Caleb can read me well and fix all troubles w/ his big smile and his warming hugs.

Today, he called me at work to say hi then ask me if I would like to meet his Mema and him for lunch since he had a day off from school. In his next breath he asked for his Aunt Christina phone # so he could call her and ask her if she and Calvin would like to join us. To me this was the sweetest thing he could have done and it makes me know that he thinks about spending extra time w/ me when he can. Although friends and ballgames take priority most times, deep down he proves to me everyday he's my little boy. I love you Caleb.