Thomas Tidbits: The First Day of School 2009

It was a grand first day of school for the Thomas children. Bowen loves his new teacher and so far, she seems to be handling the "Bowen" task. He has lots of new friends and loves Math and Science. Reading is apparently, "a waste of time" and Spelling is just plain old BORING! He is growing up fast and has eased into second grade without difficulty. He is fun, funny, full of life and smart!

Hannah has survived the shock of beginning junior high. It has been an uphill battle, however, she is winning so far. She has had many mishaps leading up to and on the first day, including the inability to open her locker. Then she broke her hand and finger and began the second day of 7th grade with a cast and pain. It was her right hand so that only added more pain and difficulty because now she cannot even attempt to open her locker, carrying her lunch tray is almost impossible (good thing she has had willing helpers), she even struggles when changing clothes before and after dance class. At least she has been noticed! I guess it is not the best way to get attention, but it has worked! She loves her English teacher, her dance class, her Science class and has lots of friends. She is as cute as can be and still sports a smile, even though 7th grade has been a bit traumatic!

Caitlin seems to be enjoying her junior year of high school. She is of course, very involved and active. She loves dance company and drill team. She is enjoying her seminary teacher and her Chemistry class. She loves to read and her Honors English teacher keeps her busy with books. She has a date to the Homecoming dance and a new and beautiful dress. She has a stylish hair cut and lots of cute friends! At the moment, life is good!

The college freshman has transitioned well and loves the independence that higher education and moving away from home has brought. She has met many new people and is enjoying her new adventure. She loves Snow College and is doing well in all her classes. She especially enjoys her "Intro to Education" class and loves volunteering at the nearby elementary school. She is already teaching small lessons weekly to the fourth graders and helping with the Special Needs class too. She seems to be getting along well with her roommates and she and Lexi seem to be quite content (Her mother, however, doesn't love the idea of her children growing up and leaving her behind. Hopefully, she will adjust soon!)! Go Badgers!