Life as a Leach

Now that we are nearly ending our first month of school, I figured it was time for an update: Caleb is slowly transitioning to middle school.  The first few weeks were a big adjustment, because lockers, combinations, dressing out for PE, navigating hallways, and an open lunch time are all very new and different.  After a few before and after school practice sessions for his locker, he is feeling good about it.  (Good thing for him that his school is one of my schools, so I could help him out before and after!)  He has at least one friend in every class, which isn't always the case in middle school.  He is happy about that and really likes several of his teachers.  He is enjoying "Nest," as they call it, which is where students can eat lunch anytime during this one block of time and can also go to various clubs and activities around the school.  He is able to hang out with his cousin during Nest and has already joined the Aquarium Club and Best Bud...

Abby has had a wonderful week at school!!  She has enjoyed getting to know her classmates “for real,” as she says. She’s tired at the end of the day and has been in bed by 7 every day, but it’s a good tired!  Her one-on-one says she has a group of mostly boys who hover over her and report her every move! 🤣. She is reminding them that Abby can do quite a lot!  She spends most of her time on the swings at recess, but has also enjoyed drawing with chalk with friends.  Caleb’s recess overlaps, which they both love! Resource is during her afternoon bipap, which is actually the safest way for her to participate in PE.   The physical therapist comes often to PE to help modify activities for her.  She’s great! We are so thankful to everyone at her school for all of their hard work in helping to make this a smooth transition.  It has been a great week!