We have been aware of Dominic's unique talant for numbers since he was very small. He has always been "aware" of what numbers represent and can has been doing basic math since about 2 yrs old. Up until a few weeks ago, Dominic really didn't seem to care the alphebet even exsited. However, the preschool director observed that Dominic appears "bored" in school so he is now receiving one-on-one attention and is learning to read. The director was amazed that he already knew a lot of basic concepts and after 2 weeks is currently reading at mid-K level. She feels with as quickly as he is learning, he will be reading at a 1st grade level by Christmas, and potentially a 2nd grade level by summer.
Mark and I have decided that we will have Dominic evaluated for "giftedness". However, we don't want him to skip a grade. We would rather him be pulled out or given more advanced work. Dominic really needs to work on social skills and we feel skipping a grade will only promote more introverted behavior. Our philosophy right now is: Who really cares how smart you were when you were a kid - it doesn't really matter when you are 30 - what matters is that you are happy, healthy, well-adjusted adult which starts from being a happy, healthy, well-adjusted kid.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Almost time for Homecoming
It is that time of the year - Homecoming. For us, that will take place this Friday for 2 different reasons. First, Dominic is riding his bike in the high school homecoming parade. He is a bit nervous because he will be riding without training wheels. We have been practicing "riding slow and controlled". Grammy will be pushing Luke in the stroller beside Dominic this year. Mark and I will miss the parade because we will be bringing home (hopefully) 2-3 of our frozen embryos on Friday afternoon.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Catch Up Time!
Wow - we have been busy. We are gearing up for our FET in about 10 days! We are all getting excited - the boys are still hoping for a baby sister to join them. I have another lining check tomorrow afternoon and we are keeping our fingers crossed that all goes well.
Dominic is doing well in school. His preschool director decided it was time to challenge him a bit more because he seems bored. She is now teaching him to read and already has many reading abilities. He now thinks school is fun again. They are also suggesting we have him evaluated for giftedness once in K next year. While Mark and I are thrilled that he is "advanced", we are hoping his social skills pick up a bit too. Like we keep saying, when you are an adult no one cares how smart you were when you were a kid. We just want a happy, well-adjusted child, teen, adult Dominic.
Luke - he is our social butterfly. He can have 20 min conversations with a dead cricket! He loves visiting everyone in our neighborhood and his idea of a "stranger" is just someone he hasn't met yet. Luke wants to be in school so badly. The preschool director gave him a BIG surprise - she said that when Dominic is "star of the week", Luke can join them a day or two. Of course he thinks that means tomorrow when in reality is not until January.
Our dear neighbor, Lou, passed away recently. He lost his battle with cancer and thankfully the battle was not a long one. In the 8 short years we had been neighbors, Lou had become like a grandfather to all of us and we miss him greatly. We know he is watching over us and smiles whenever the boys feed the turkeys. One of the last words to us were, "When I get to Heaven, I will tell those angels to send you a beautiful daughter. You sure deserve it." We hope that dream comes true - whether a boy or girl. We hope he is at peace and having a cold beer while fishing with Grandpa Bob.
Well, I hope that got everyone caught up. I will try to post more pictures in a few days.
Dominic is doing well in school. His preschool director decided it was time to challenge him a bit more because he seems bored. She is now teaching him to read and already has many reading abilities. He now thinks school is fun again. They are also suggesting we have him evaluated for giftedness once in K next year. While Mark and I are thrilled that he is "advanced", we are hoping his social skills pick up a bit too. Like we keep saying, when you are an adult no one cares how smart you were when you were a kid. We just want a happy, well-adjusted child, teen, adult Dominic.
Luke - he is our social butterfly. He can have 20 min conversations with a dead cricket! He loves visiting everyone in our neighborhood and his idea of a "stranger" is just someone he hasn't met yet. Luke wants to be in school so badly. The preschool director gave him a BIG surprise - she said that when Dominic is "star of the week", Luke can join them a day or two. Of course he thinks that means tomorrow when in reality is not until January.
Our dear neighbor, Lou, passed away recently. He lost his battle with cancer and thankfully the battle was not a long one. In the 8 short years we had been neighbors, Lou had become like a grandfather to all of us and we miss him greatly. We know he is watching over us and smiles whenever the boys feed the turkeys. One of the last words to us were, "When I get to Heaven, I will tell those angels to send you a beautiful daughter. You sure deserve it." We hope that dream comes true - whether a boy or girl. We hope he is at peace and having a cold beer while fishing with Grandpa Bob.
Well, I hope that got everyone caught up. I will try to post more pictures in a few days.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Dominic's 2nd Day of School
I had to work on his first day, and he was not cooperative with Mark yesterday morning with pictures. So I was able to snap this one today. He seems to be adjusting fine.
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