He's a Walker!

Chasen started walking this week! He took his first "steps" a week after his birthday. But in the last few days, he has really gotten the courage to let go and take off. He can walk clear across the living room now, stand there for a while, and turn back again. Of course, he's not that great at it all the time-lots of tumbles and falls. But nothing too serious yet. He knows what he's doing is cool too. When he gets done with a walking bit, he turns and smiles! We clap for him and he just giggles! Next thing you know, he will be riding a bike!

Justin's finger is doing better. He went to a doctor on Monday who glued him shut and wrapped the finger pretty tightly. It will be a while till the bandages come off, but at least he doesn't have to dress it himself. That was the worst part.

I get my sixth graders for the first time tomorrow at school. So, I teach 8th and 6th now. I'm honestly not looking forward to this group. I have been handed a stack full of papers on the kids in my class-LOTS of behaviour issues. And from what I've observed of the sixth graders-they are the worst bunch to handle. They are just all over the place and unable to concentrate. I don't remember being so immature at that age, though I'm sure my mom has her own opinion on that one!