Fun and exciting times are happening at the Walker's. Zachary begins first grade tomorrow. He will actually be in a first and second grade spilt classroom so that way he can do second grade math, and yet get extra help with his writing and reading. He is also thrilled that one of his Kindergarten buddies will be in his class too. Kirk and I are also excited about this because I have become good friends with this child's mother and she is very fond of Zachary and provides him with great support at school. Zachary's new teacher has also sent us a couple of e-mails and I believe that she will be a good fit for Zachary. She informed us that she will be a great advocate for Zachary and has had one of her own children and two of her grandchildren, who have been on IEPs and 504s and as a result she said that she understands our fears, struggles, challenges, joys, and concerns in ways that other parents and teachers may not. This has brought a since of relief to us because even though Zachary no longer requires an IEP he will have a 504, and as his team of doctors have said he still needs to be closely monitored, and still has specific needs. We have been fortunate that Zachary has had great teachers the past two years. We are looking foreward to working with his new teacher Ms. Clay.
On another brighter note, Kirk earned another A in his MBA program and he is now down to two more classes. Several opportunties have also been opening up for Kirk so as we check into these opportunties and make decisions we will keep you all posted.
Finally, I'm happy to announce that my cousin Jeni and her family will be moving here tomorrow from Alaska. Zachary and Isabella are really excited to have some cousins live close by. Jeni and I have been chatting back and forth on e-mail and we both said that this will be neat for our children because none of them have had cousins live so close by before. I think we may both feel this way because growing up we both had the opportunity to live near each other and other cousins and we would get together and play at our Grandparent's home during holidays and birthdays. I also have to admit that I'm personally excited to hold her new baby girl that she had a couple of weeks ago!
It has been a busy but fun week for all of us!
every trial in my life has brought me to THIS place.....a place where nothing is perfect but everything is great. i wouldn't change a thing. OK MAYBE A FEW THINGS!!!!
