hot lunch

In an effort to further Luke's independence as well as introduce him to foods outside of his comfort zone, we want him to eat lunch that he can purchase at school.  Called hot lunch, it's not just hot these days with a fruit and veg bar and PBJ sandwiches always on offer.  They serve fish sticks, chicken nuggets and hot dogs every month.  Until he gets used to it, I'll go with him.  The first day was a success, and Audrey joined us.

When the noise level in the cafeteria gets too much, Luke puts on headphones.  I would have done the same if there had been a spare pair.  It's LOUD but happy.

hot lunch

In an effort to further Luke's independence as well as introduce him to foods outside of his comfort zone, we want him to eat lunch that he can purchase at school.  Called hot lunch, it's not just hot these days with a fruit and veg bar and PBJ sandwiches always on offer.  They serve fish sticks, chicken nuggets and hot dogs every month.  Until he gets used to it, I'll go with him.  The first day was a success, and Audrey joined us.

When the noise level in the cafeteria gets too much, Luke puts on headphones.  I would have done the same if there had been a spare pair.  It's LOUD but happy.

first grade class photo

Mom forgot it was picture day and put him in a 'recommended not to wear shirt' with writing on it.  Oops

letter formation

Luke colored the pumpkin in September and brought Yoshi home today.  Both of these were done hand-over-hand with an adult.  Yoshi shows a greater tolerance for this activity that he has never liked.   His improvement in  forming the letters of his name is remarkable.  On the pumpkin, he wrote his name in red, not blue.  His letters were written independently.  He and his teachers are working very hard every day.

learning to read

Luke is building his vocabulary of sight words in literacy class at school, enough that he is starting to read.     He is not learning to read phonetically and may never sound out the words.  Instead, he is memorizing words.

The other day he was looking at a DVD cover.  He has been calling the DVD "Pirates" since we bought it.  However on this occasion he said to me "'The Pirates' Mommy."

You might need to turn up the sound.  Proud doesn't begin to describe us. 

dentistry

Luke's dentist treats a lot of children with needs, and knows all the tricks to make a visit to see him enjoyable.  Luke particularly likes the arcade in the waiting room and playing dentist before getting in the chair.  No cavities!