Weeks 94 and 95

Ryan continues to be excited about the new baby.  He gives my belly a kiss each day and talks to the baby.

We received Ryan's 2nd quarter report card. 

Elementary report cards are scored on a 1 - 4 scale: 1 - Does not meet standards, 2- Developing Skills to meet standards, 3 - Meets the standards, and 4 - Meets the standards with distinction.  Ryan scored 2's and 3's.  The only areas that he went down in were Handwriting (a 3 to a 2), Demonstrates Application of Mathematical Concepts (3 to a 2).  The comments from his teacher was no surprise if you have ever spent time with Ryan.  They were requires significant teacher support and assistance, struggles with using time wisely, and a pleasure to have in class.  His Physical education teacher wrote that Ryan requires significant teacher support and assistance, needs to improve his gross motor skills, and that he needs to practice his ball skills.  Overall it was a good report card and we are very proud of Ryan and how far he has come.


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Ryan with his February school project

Ryan enjoying an afternoon on the playground with some friends.

Ryan has been asking for cake pops. I wasn't sure if they would come out okay with a GFCF mix so I baked them with regular cake mix and let Ryan cheat.  He did really well.  Usually it is evident when he goes off of his diet.  But he enjoyed the cake pops so much that his behavior was extra good for a couple of days so that he would earn the privilege to eat a cake pop for dessert.   I do want to attempt making them with a GFCF recipe and see if they form and hold correctly.

Enjoying a special treat of cake pops

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On 2/12 we had an early birthday celebration with family for my birthday.  It was nice to celebrate, but I also took a moment to reflect on how much has gone on this past year.  Today was the due date of the baby girl we lost back in June.  Time really does go by fast, and we're happy to have so many good things to look forward to in 2012. Here are some pictures of the celebration:

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