We are getting within weeks of ending another school year. Each one goes faster and faster. This year Evan has learned to read, write words, complete basic math problems, and work in groups. He has had an amazing teacher. We have finally put on a few pounds on and graduated to a booster seat.
On Tuesday my Mom took him for his yearly allergist appointment. Fully clothed Evan was 40 pounds, and 44.75 inches. We have major issues with clothes fitting him. He is really a size 2 or 3 in the waist. He has some elastic waist uniform pants, but he has reached the point now where all of his play pants are to short. He refuses to wear adjustable waist pants, I think since he is so slender the buttons irritate him. I can't wait to break out the shorts each day to avoid this!
Sara has had a speech therapist visit us weekly since January. I couldn't get her approved through the school system, so unfortunately we have to pay out of pocket for this. As much as I dread the added monthly expense (equivalent to a car payment), she has progressed so quickly! Today she shocked me and the teacher by mastering 3 letter blends this week. The therapist told me she has been holding back on testing Sara but honestly can't wait to see the progress. She keeps telling me how bright Sara is which as a Mom I love to hear. Sara is so easy to work with and is the ideal student when I listen to her working with the therapist. While Evan is a good student he doesn't transition to new activities as easily as Sara.
I have been taking an online National Academy of Finance class. We meet every other week online with a live class, in between classes we have to turn in assignments, and participate in discussion boards. I have a ton of work to do for this over the next two weeks. The good part is the National Academy pays me $600 for this and my school district pays me another $750 for it. So it will be some nice extra money to start the summer with.
We just booked a trip to Florida. Last year Marc and I both signed up for Southwest Credit cards. For a $69 yearly fee we were given 50,000 points. Well we each redeemed points and we have 4 free tickets to Florida plus enough extra points for 2 more flights. My Mom is joining us. We rented a condo on Madeira Beach and were able to find a rental car through Southwest for another $230. I am really looking forward to the pool and beach. We haven't been to Florida since Sara was almost two. Last time both my parents joined us. At that time my Dad was getting sick and having a tough time getting around. So far we don't have plans to do any amusement parks but that could change. I would like to go out on a 2 hour pirate ship cruise with the kids. We have seen it for years and always looked forward to taking our kids on it. I think starting the summer in the pool will be a great start on their swimming skills.
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