First Week of School

Well, Lin survived her first week of 6th grade...

First day of school -- isn't she cute?

We haven't been able to get too much detail out of her, but I think this week has been okay. She has had homework every night for her English class, and she is enthusiastic about getting the work done. She actually asked to do her homework on Saturday night.

I am so very pleased with Lin's English skills. She is learning new words all the time and can even do some simple reading now. Today I was in the process of writing something into her translator and she started reading the English before I was done! One thing we didn't know before bringing Lin home was her ability to learn. Her referral paperwork only stated what grade she was in, but nothing about how she did in school. Frankly, I was prepared for the possibility that she would be a slow learner. Well, after sitting with her while she worked on her homework tonight, I'm now thinking we may very well have a prodigy on our hands! I know it's only the first week of school, but I'm thinking we may need to have Harvard on speed-dial...

And speaking of school, our Ruby starts preschool next week! Here's a picture of her at her school's Back To School Picnic:

Unlike many parents of preschoolers, we're not one bit concerned that Ruby will be scared or cry on her first day of school. The wonderful daycare that Ruby has attended since we brought her home is right down the street from preschool, and walking kids to-and-from school is the daily routine at daycare. Ruby has been waiting for this day for over two years!!

Playing on the playground at Ruby's Preschool Picnic

Taking the dog for a walk -- yes, Lin and Fresca are officially friends!