A post?

Yes, it's been awhile, but now that is it SUMMER and I am done with school and my program...maybe I'll be better! Maybe.

Nathan is a crazy ball of energy these days.  He goes through shoes quick since he is so active.  He can jump (on the bed...on the couch...off things) now and he runs everywhere.  There is no pause button and the concept of "gentle" isn't easy for him....! He is still a great sleeper.  He goes down for naps and nighttime easily.  Our struggles are the typical 2 year old stuff of us not giving in to his every desire, demand, or wish.  Overall, he is a happy boy.  :)

His vocabulary is huge and he amazes us with new words every day.  He is also becoming quite the story teller and his comments make us all laugh.  This kiddo is also an entertainer.  During our Mother's Day celebration he took control of the room with a rendition of Old McDonald.   Nate has also started to watch a little television.  He loves Bob the Builder and Dinosaur Train.  We also have a DVD of "Mighty Machines" so he can watch tractors over, and over, and over.  His favorite things are tractors, trains, and big trucks. 

The next month will bring some changes for him, including a new big-boy bed (which I am sure he will think is for jumping on) and some serious potty training.  The bed will come before Daddy and I sneak off to Costa Rica (yeah!!) for a week, and potty training will happen when we get back.

We are spending a week in Guanacasta, Costa Rica, and are super excited! Nate will be staying home with Grammy and Mimi/Popi.  We are so thankful we have family in town! :)

Oh, and in case you are wondering what I have been up to, here is a link to my portfolio.  It is currently being reviewed and I should know in the next week if I passed.  Assuming I passed, I will then be recommended for licensure to the state.  Next year, I will do my Induction Program for my Professional License.  I will be staying at my current school next year.  The middle school has been closed, so I will be teaching math and science to 5th graders.  I am nervous to change grades and to entering into the elementary world, but I am looking forward to it as well!

Thank you for the love and support during my program and this last year of teaching.  My school is a tough environment, but the kids keep me going.  To see almost all of our students 2-5 years behind is heartbreaking and I'm doing all I can to help. :)