Carter

Carter has been progressing very well.  He is in preschool twice a week and really enjoys himself.  He also started T-ball in April and is really having fun. He really hasn't show any interest in sports but as soon as we got to T-ball and he saw all the other kids he really got into it.  It is very fun to watch.  His first time up to bat he hit the ball and was so excited that he ran the wrong way even though Dean was right there running with him. 

Carter has also really mellowed out.  The rage and fits he used to display have almost completely disappeared.  Two years ago I would not believe that the Carter I have now is the same kid he was.  He is sweet and helpful.  He is always willing to give hugs and kisses.  He is also really good at sharing.  Carter will give almost anything to his brother to make peace. 

Although now mellow he still does and says crazy thing.  Some of my favorites are:

1. Carter told me he has dots (freckles) on his nose because Jesus wants him to be cool.
2. Ironman (Carter's toy) said the prayer at lunch
3. Carter came in from the garage asking for a drink of water to get the hair out of his mouth.  I asked why he had so much hair in his mouth and the told me it was because he had just licked the cat. 

Carter also recently had his kindergarten checkup.  He was 95% for his height and only 50% for his weight.  Tall and thin but otherwise healthy. 

We also had  Carter evaluated by the special ed team at Woods.  They told me he is within the normal range for his age. His preschool teacher has told me that he is behind his peers in some areas. We are working on the alphabet at home and hopefully he will catch up.  He will be reevaluated after is first quarter in Kindergarten and we will see if there is anything we need to do to help with his academics.