Some Updates

The last few weeks have been pretty low key. We have been hanging around the house a lot. Last week I signed Ethan up for a preschool starting this fall. It is a state-run preschool through a local public elementary school. I heard about it through some girls in my ward that have had their children attend and have loved it. It sounds great but I've been apprehensive about it because it's five days a week every morning from 8-11am. We were thinking of putting Ethan in preschool three mornings a week but not five. It's essentially like having him in kindergarten a year early which I didn't know if I wanted that for him yet. After the meeting though I loved the school - way better than the one he is at now. The teacher won teacher of the year for the LA school district and is very experienced. They have three aides for the 24 children, so one adult to eight children. I like the way the preschool is run and I think it's a good mix of play and learning. I had to drop the paperwork off one morning so Ethan got to see the classroom and as we were leaving he said, "I want to play there all day!" I think he will thrive there, especially since Ethan loves learning!! He used to ask to watch TV first thing in the morning, but lately he wants to do flashcards or workbooks within the first ten minutes of waking up. He amazes me with his abilities. We are still waiting on the preschool to officially accept us but I'm pretty sure he is in.

The reading lessons for Ethan are going well. We have done eight lessons which have pretty much been a review for him with a few new concepts. I am excited he enjoys it and is able to do it so well. I hope as it gets harder he is still willing to do them because it will require some pacience even though he is definitely capable. On a different note, Ethan gave his first talk in primary this Sunday (he stood there but was too shy so I said it for him). The topic was "Jesus is the perfect example for me". He got his sticker and that's all that matters.

We have been swinging in our backyard a lot. Ethan loves swinging up to the branches and playing chase around the lawn. We have been riding bikes, playing legos, reading books and really anything and everything Ethan wants. I am ready for Orange County tomorrow so Ethan will have lots of other people to play with. :) Doug and Heather are coming down on Thursday to go with Adam to the temple for the first time before his mission. It will be fun having them around for the weekend too. It should be busy with Tanner's birthday party, Clayton's baptism and Easter. Bring on the fun!