Ethan's reading!

When he finishes kindergarten he's supposed to be able to read "level 4".  In March he's got level 4 down!  Of course "college ready" for kindergarten is level 6, but he's got time still. I'm proud of my July birthday boy.

Ethan thinks his reading level no big deal, obviously.

Chris has even started reading 10-25pgs outloud a night of James and the Giant Peach,  then Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,  and now Captain Nobody. Next up is the Chronicles of Narnia,  I am dying to join for those!  But a chance to role model men reading and their bonding time?  I'll continue to step back for that.

Ethan's a role model student

In swim class!

Gavin and Ethan just finished swim classes through the county (thanks Pops!) and both did really well. Gavin was fearless and everything clicked for Ethan this time! 

Gavin can blow bubbles underwater for 5 seconds and Ethan can swim on his front and back for 5 yards and float!

They are thrilled with themselves.

Now I have to figure out how to pull this off again. Ethan needs to advance a class and they no longer will have the same schedule. And trying to keep one out of the pool while he watches his brother swim is NOT my idea of a good time.

But reading how Ethan is a "model student" sure is!