by myself.

Michael went from the kid who couldn't draw a circle to save his life, to a little artist, drawing pics of me peter and baby brother. even a train. Note about the one with all of the circles: That one is Peter, and if you haven't guessed by now all those circles are his "medicines."

Today was a hard day. I went in knowing that my teaching assistant wasn't going to be there, but I wasn't expecting that I would have to do as much work as I ended up doing. It is really hard to go around to 14 or so kids and try and teach each one individually what I mean when I say to trace something, and then have to explain what I mean when I say write your own. With half of the class staring out into outer space, it is going to be hard to get all the kids on the level to where they understand that "I don't want to do this" doesn't matter. They are there to learn, and it is a preparation for school later on. Trying to pull the cadets out of space over and over again while helping others to write was extremely hard to do by myself. But let me tell you. I am an honest person. I told a couple of the parents that his or her kid was off floating in space, and I sent the work home with them so that they could practice. I made Michael do a paper that he obviously didn't do in class. It did look a little overwhelming to me at first to, but once I explained it to him and showed him how to do it, he got the hang of it and did it nicely. I can only hope that these parents care enough to help their kids come out of the clouds. I really enjoy praising the kids when they at least try. They love that. I don't care right now if it is done right. I only care that they try. That is all I ask. We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Helena will be there, so I'll have help. I actually have to bring so much work home right now to do because Aiden doesn't get around by himself right now so I have to carry him once I get him.
Speaking of that crazy kid. He is growing. $ ounces is no longer doing it at feeding time. It will actually tide him over for a while, but he gets hungry sooner now. He was cranky for Stephanie today I think because he was still hungry. So I am going to send a little extra with him to see if he will actually eat it.
I don't think Michael feels good. He told me today that his mouth hurt. That of course means his throat, at least I think it does. I didn't get a real good look at it, but right now it doesn't seem to look bad.
Aiden's baby dedication is on Sunday. On that note let me apologize to Matt and Marianne for that whole taking peggy away for a day thing. When Holly asked me if September 7th was ok, I didn't know when ya'll were leaving for your trip. I am so totally jealous!!! Have fun!!
Good night all.