Braeden

Braeden has recently started doing some multiplication using a pencil and paper only.  In the Montessori math world we are always leading toward abstraction, so it is especially thrilling when they get there!  Of course it is even more exciting and impressive when it is your own son the third grader :)  Even with this math expertise, Language Arts remains his favorite school subject (well, after recess, snack, and lunch).  The above photo is a picture of his work during dinner-less than 2 minutes to the result.

Braeden made a run to the doctor today for his 9 year check up (delayed due to our schedule and then snow).  It turns out he is healthy and normal!  He is still in the 50th percentile for height and at the 65th for weight.  Dr. Bloom always comments on how muscular he is!  Vision and hearing seem to be fine, but there seems to be no cure but time for the occasional listening lapses.  To his dismay the doctor backed me on remaining in his booster seat, 80 pounds and 4 ft. 9 in. are a ways away!