School is Winding Down...

Miranda had her student conferences last Thursday. She was counting down the days for over a week; she was so excited for us to see all that she had done. She had her stuffed body double, a giant tree frog, story with illustrations, and a power point presentation about frogs. She really is enjoying school so much. I think she will definatly be bored when school gets out.

One wonderful thing that has happened this year is that Miranda and Derek both read books to Spencer and Lindsey (and to each other). It has been a neat, new dynamic in their relationships with each other. Lindsey will often sit by our library book bins and look through books commenting about them. She sits very still and really loves it when someone reads to her. (I'm so glad that I have extra help because I have not been good about reading to Spencer and Lindsey! There just always seems to be something else that needs to get done.)
Miranda has REALLY improved over this school year with reading and her illegible handwriting has gotten a million times better. Even though writing is probably her biggest weakness at school, Miranda is constantly writing notes, copying calendars, copying books, or making lists. I'm so glad she loves to write even though it is difficult for her.

Another big milestone this week was that Spencer "graduated" from his first year of preschool. We had a little end-of-the-year celebration on Saturday. We had a picnic with the other families that were involved and then gave out certificates and squirt guns to the kids. Spencer enjoyed school, but doesn't seems to really notice that it's over. Next year he will be going to a preschool that's across the street from Intel. I think it will work out nicely with the new baby, and Spencer will enjoy it. He seems to like just about everything.
A few days ago I wrote out a list of all the things that I wanted to do with the kids during the summer and things I wanted to teach them. I think it will be a full summer with park and rec classes, friends, vacations, and play time at home. I am getting excited for a change of routine. Miranda and Derek finish school on June 11th and 12th.