Proud of My Kids

Saturday was our official celebratory breakfast for the kids 1st quarter grades.  Both kids were able to manage straight A's while both being in sports.  Ra played football this year for the middle school team at school - his last game is tomorrow night.  He's been super busy with practices every night and games on Tuesdays.  On game nights he wouldn't get home till 9pm after being at school by 7:30 in the morning.  Those are long days but somehow he managed!  He's also taking pre-algebra which until now, was a 7th grade course.  There is only one section of pre-algebra in all of the 6th grade and Ra seems to be handling the extra work load (and skipping 6th grade honors math) just fine.

Sis scored a 100% in Bible this quarter and a 99% in spelling!  She earned A's in every subject that you can earn a letter grade.  This is quite a feat while spending 9 1/2 hours Mon-Fri in the gym for practice!  We typically have to start homework on the weekend just to make sure we have enough time but she doesn't complain.  She's been showing great progress with her reading...She's been the exact opposite of Riley.  She doesn't read for pleasure, but reads because it's required.  I'm working closely with her teacher to help build a love for reading.  She just prefers to be more active and not sit still for long.  We've started reading in the car so she can play more at home.  Seems to be working so far!

We rode our bikes to the Metro Diner in Jax Beach for their straight A breakfast.  They were both super excited and love this tradition.  The Metro is our FAVORITE diner in Jax.  There is always a long line to get a seat but it's always worth the wait!