Joint bedtime has arrived!

Nick is forcing me to write this blogpost under duress.  We feel compelled, though, to document the moment in time in which both boys go to bed at the same time in the same room and remain there all night long.  It is the month of April.   Maceo will be six in a few days and Cassius is a rather stubborn but ebullient 3.75 year old.  Please stay tuned for a blogpost in approximately 3-4 weeks in which I report how this new modus operandi has failed.  Because, well, kids.

Cassius's Midyear Progress Report

We didn't really know what kind of report we would expect to get about Cassius from his PK3 teachers, especially halfway through his first year at his first formal school and at one in particular that happens to be taught in Chinese.  Turns out, his teachers have this to say about our moody, giggly, tantrum-oriented, and silly little guy.

"Cassius continues to have a great year in PK3.  It has truly been a pleasure getting to know Cassius more and work with him.  He is able to understand all the directions in Chinese and he tries to communicate with teachers in Chinese.  Cassius loves singing all the Chinese songs we have learned and is always eager to learn new songs.  He is sensitive to language and picks up new words easily.  He loves playing with animal toys, reading dinosaur books, and being a little leader to read stories to others.  He shows interest in all the activities and projects we do, especially when he feels challenged.  Cassius made a lot of efforts to create with all the shapes we have learned; he enjoys creating toys and musical instruments using recycled materials. Next unit Cassius will work on taking some leadership roles and using more Chinese to communicate with teachers and friends.  Cassius is amazing, keep up the wonderful things you are doing!