To balance out my previous post about Michael's bad week, I am going to post a bit about what Michael IS doing right. Hope this doesn't come across as bragging!
It's so bizarre to look at the little person he is and wonder if he's going to end up ok. You never know what life experiences/people/pressures will come their way and change who you see now, as a child. All you can do is pray for them and do your best as a parent.
- Michael can add and subtract. He can write his numbers. They're not perfect, but they are legible.
- Michael cannot read - but he is starting to understand phonics and can recognize some words.
- He can do most of the Pre-K going into Kindergarten workbooks and some of the Kindergarten workbooks. But no, we are not skipping him ahead. Brian and I were both older kids in our years and we liked it. And for those of you who know Michael - his social skills really do need another year in Preschool before advancing to real school.
- Michael can almost play on beat at the piano and knows the value of whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes and can play them correctly when reading a song.
- He is pretty decent at Super Mario Brothers, Mario Kart, and Hot Wheels Track Attack.
- He wants Donkey Kong so so so so badly on Wii for his birthday.
- He seems to need attention. A LOT.
- He can play games designated for ages 6+ and up. He can play Carcassonne and that is designated for 10 years and up.
- He plays chess and knows what each piece can do - and to be honest, I'm such a bad chess player that it won't be long before he's beating me.
- He is not terribly social in large groups. Not surprising considering his parents.
- He has started to make some friends and can play with other kids. So that's good!
- No surprise - he loves Magnums
- Michael loves to bowl.
I think that's enough for now. We are so very proud to see him learning, growing, and having fun. We love his zest for life, gaming, and doing things as a family. We hope that never changes.
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