Kid Stats

School's out for summer and for our household, that means lots of changes.  The biggest change this summer - Ella starting a new school!!  They finally built a daycare on our side of 281 which is a big deal... a huge time saver when it comes to drop-off and pick-up everyday.  And the best part is Ella is very excited about her new school which helped make the decision to transition to the new daycare that much easier.

We attended open house a couple weeks ago and then orientation with the kids soon after.  Big brother will be attending the Explorer's Club camp at the same place and have high hopes that he will enjoy it.  We've been consistently hearing "summer camp is dumb, boring and stupid" but I think just like years past, he will enjoy it in the end.  The saving grace may just be Mr. David who has been hired on as a camp director.  He and Avery have made quite the connection over the years through KIN summer camp last year and the after school program at the elementary school the past 2 years.  Their paths always seem to be interconnected.  When we heard Mr. David was going to be there, I almost did a back flip knowing it will help tremendously having him there to greet Avery every morning with his token deep voiced "Avery Larson!" 

Here's Ella checking out her new school at orientation.



Before starting school on Monday, the kids needed to have wellness check-ups including hearing and vision screenings.  So we took care of that on Thursday and they both did very well.  Ella surprised me in many ways that day by acing her vision exam (matching the letters on the chart to a board with the letters in her hand and saying "I hear it" every time she heard a sound during her hearing test.  But most shocking was how she responded to getting a shot, her 1st in almost 2 years!  She didn't even flinch and even said, "that tickled" and let out a giggle.  She definitely doesn't take after me in that department.  Here she is waiting for the doctor in her pretty paper dress.

Now for the stats - Avery weighed in at 46 lbs and 47 inches tall.  Ella weighed in at 40lbs and 40 inches tall.  Just like grampa has always said, Ella is going to pass up Avery before he knows it and give him a run for his money. 
Last but not least, Avery is officially promoted to 2nd grade with the last day of school being May 30th!  Wow, 2nd grade, I can't believe it.  His grades were 95 and above in every subject for the year and his teacher comment was "achievement is outstanding."  He's well above his grade level in reading and on grade level in math.  He also had perfect attendance this year and won free sessions at Laser Tag.  We are very blessed to have such healthy and smart munchkins!