Kindergarten

What do books, computers and life have in common? 

Kindergarten, or my version of it for Benaiah.




School is going very well I think at this point.  Now that he is 5, I am trying harder to get him interested and we have a schedule we kind of keep.  It is called 1 lesson on ABCmouse.com and 3 pages in his workbook.     Today he traced his name for the first time and did pretty good if I don't say so myself.  We also incorporate signing times into the equation.  Speech therapy is going on all the time as is OT.  Bboy can cut and paste like a pro now, though cutting a circle is almost impossible for him.  He also is able to ride a scooter. Overall, I am pretty happy with how things are going with him.  I am constantly checking myself to see if what we are doing is working.  I have thought about looking at lapbooks for him, but have no idea how to even start that process or if it would even be a good fit for him.


Last week or so, Benaiah started collecting bugs.  He found 2 caterpillars and here is what they looked like yesterday when we let them go.

Happy 5th Birthday Benaiah

Happy Birthday Benaiah!




The Lord has been so good to us! Benaiah is doing extremely well.  He is 15 weeks seizure free! He can peddle a 2 wheel bike with training wheels! He is talking more but I can tell his pronunciation is bad, I seem to have fallen into the role of translator.  We talked about his birthday all week. He wanted a Rudy (from Ice Age) cake.  This Rudy had to have his mouth shut and then when it was made, he asked why he couldn't talk.  My friend Denise and I informed him we were not the Cake Boss and couldn't make a cake like that.  For his birthday dinner he picked pizza! Overall it was a very good day and I believe he had fun.  I think he would of opened presents all day if we had them.  

This is my post from facebook - Look how much you have grown Benaiah! 5 years ago I never would of thought of all that you have been through, all that you have accomplished. You have drive and determination, more than I have ever seen in a child. Benaiah, your name means God has made and I truly believe that he made you the way you are. I thank God for the sunshine you bring into our lives and I am also amazed at how God has used you and continues to use you. I love you Buddy, I hope you had fun at your party and that you have a great 5th year. I pray that the seizures stay away and that you will say I love you this year, along with many other words. I know you are smart and I can't wait to see what this year brings.

We love you Benaiah!