I started school this week without knowing my schedule or times. I survived the first day even though I had no idea what I was doing. Our class didn't know what to do along with everyone else and half of our teachers were new. The Gripe A, or Swine Flu, is a big worry at our school. We have to use hand sanitizer at the beginning of every class and wash all of the desks after class. The teachers also wash all of the markers and even the erasers.
This year I have lots of classes: Portuguese, Math, Earth Science, Chemical Science, English, French, History, Research with computers, Geography, Music, Civics, Art, PE & Homeroom.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Back in the Swing
I know it has been a while since I've posted anything, but life has been a bit crazy here for the last few weeks. The boys are back in school and soccer and we are all adjusting to a new routine.
Both boys have begun soccer and are loving it. Micah actually is asking to invite players over to the house! Can you believe it?!
They have also started back to school. It has not been easy, but certainly easier than last year. Ethan has the same class & teacher (PTL - this will make communication so much easier for all of us). However, Ethan's 2 best friends are not in his class. He was a bit disappointed, but after the second day announced that he had made a new friend with a new student and he could show him what to do. LOL! We could just picture that conversation. Micah has pretty much the same schedule and teachers as last year, so we hope this will help quite a bit with communication as well. The exciting thing is that our quiet child who always shruggs his shouldres or says "nothing" when asked what he did at school today, now comes home offering information about his day and smiling. We even caught a glimpse of him goofing off in the courtyard with other classmates. It does a momma's heart good! Here are the obligatory 1st day of school pictures.
Both boys have begun soccer and are loving it. Micah actually is asking to invite players over to the house! Can you believe it?!
They have also started back to school. It has not been easy, but certainly easier than last year. Ethan has the same class & teacher (PTL - this will make communication so much easier for all of us). However, Ethan's 2 best friends are not in his class. He was a bit disappointed, but after the second day announced that he had made a new friend with a new student and he could show him what to do. LOL! We could just picture that conversation. Micah has pretty much the same schedule and teachers as last year, so we hope this will help quite a bit with communication as well. The exciting thing is that our quiet child who always shruggs his shouldres or says "nothing" when asked what he did at school today, now comes home offering information about his day and smiling. We even caught a glimpse of him goofing off in the courtyard with other classmates. It does a momma's heart good! Here are the obligatory 1st day of school pictures.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Today we took a break from language studies and took a trip with a few friends to one of our favorite areas - Alcobaca, Nazare and Batalha. Our first stop was a monestary. While there, Andy had the random opportunity to accompany a gentleman who was singing for the visitors today. Thankfully I had my video camera, so check it out for yourself (remember this was totally unrehearsed).
And here are some pictures from our day.
And here are some pictures from our day.
FUTBOL TIME IN PORTUGAL
The new futbol season has kicked off in Portugal and this year Ethan has decided to play as well. Here are a few pictures from his first practice. He loved it. Everytime he scored he would run down the field celebrating. He was so funny to watch. Micah is "officially" part of the team this year and has his first game Sunday. With 3 goal keepers on the team, we will see if he will really get to play.
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