Now that the rains seem to have stopped, we are just left with some very cold weather. The kids really want to go ride their bikes, but it’s just too cold for that! We didn’t get any snow here, as was predicted, but I got to see some snow on my drive back up from my corp office earlier this week. They had snow 25 minutes from here, but we just didn’t get it. I had hoped it would snow for the kids.

Damian got his first grade 2nd quarter report card. All A’s and B’s except a C in Phonics and a D in Spelling. He’s a math wiz, and he’s a very good student according to his teacher. He seems to really like school. I want to have him tested for dyslexia since it runs in my family, and his teacher has agreed with me that he’s showing some dyslexic tendencies. Now, trying to find someone trained in this area is a challenge, so will look for someone down in San Diego.

Kadence is doing great in Pre-K. She loves school and her teachers seem to love her. She told me this week she is the “chair pusher”, which means she gets to push in all the chairs under the tables. She was very proud of herself for being chosen to help out more in her classroom. She has made some great new friends here and seems well adjusted to her new school.

Bianca and Addison have been in an in-home daycare since we moved here last September, but for several reasons (none overly negative) we are going to be moving them to the daycare center on base. They  have one more week with their current provider, then Feb 1 will start their new journey. They have gone to the CDC (child dev center) several times and really like it there, so I’m not anticipating any problems. I think it will be good for them to be in separate classes and not stuck under each other all day. Might make my evenings a little better! We are working with Bianca on her potty training, and hoping to have her fully trained by her birthday in May. Then we just have one left in diapers!!!!

Rob is involved in a pretty lengthy and serious investigation here on the base. So his time this past week, and surely the next couple of weeks, has been spent working on this investigation. I’ll be glad when that is over, and he has more time for the family. He also finally got his motorcycle a couple of weeks ago – and is loving taking it out. He takes the training in early Feb to get his motorcycle license. He is very happy.

Hope everyone is doing well, will write again soon.