The week

The husband has been working a lot lately that he decided to take a few days off.  It is always nice to have him home.  It does throw the boys off a little bit as they don't get how he takes a "vacation" day and he is vacationing at home.

Basketball season has started.  This year the boys will have 2 games and 1 practice a week.  Games do not start until December but the kids practice 2 times a week.  The husband is the assitant coach for the team.  Our friend is head coach.  He also coached the boys for flag football. 

The boys will continue to have baseball practice through the winter.  Practice is set for 2 times a week.  As luck would have it, one day conflicts with basketball.  So most weeks they will only be able to practice one time a week.

The boys have continued scouts this year.  We meet 2 times a month.  Luckily, our den leader is very  good about changing our meeting day based on all of our sports schedules. 

Recently, I found out that E was being pulled out of class 2 times a week.  So, of course, I inquired with questions.  I determined that the assistant was pulling him along with several other kids.  They play games.  I decided to send a note to the teacher to get some answers.  She explained that he is getting a little more assistance with being able to summarize and cause and effect.  This would help him with his class writings. So we ended up deicding to get a tutor.  We are having both boys tutored for the time being.  I think they could both use help with writing.  I am just sad that the school doesn't have more resources for this.  But in the end my goal is to just make writing a little easier for them.  We have a former teacher who taught  middle and high school English.  She comes on Thursdays to help with their writing assignment for the week. 

Tee is taking a swim lesson once a week.  He is taking the class with one of his friends.  I am hoping to keep him in swim shape for summer.  After the holidays, I may try to get him involved in a sport.  He says he wants to do soccer again.  He has a very busy social life.  Some weeks he has many play dates. 

This past weekend, we were invited to the  Univ of Md vs. Notre Dame football game.  Tee has been asking to go to a Ravens game.  We were hoping this would cure his curiosity.  We went early and tailgated a little.  Unfortunately, the game was late so we weren't able to stay long.  It was a fun evening.

This week will be another busy one.  I am having a Pampered chef party tomorrow evening.  I love PC products.  On Friday, I will be chaperoning the older boys' field trip to the Science Center.  I have been on this field trip before.  It is a hard one to chaperone because the kids want to separate.  I had not signed up but the teachers sent out a note asking for more volunteers.  Tee will spend the day at his preschool.  Luckily, they have an afternoon class that he will be able to attend.