Some things just break a Mama's heart!

This has been a ROUGH week for my four kids...I can't remember ever having a week where all four of my children have struggled so much, I am ready for them to have the Christmas break for their sakes as much as anything!

Here is the "short" version:

Hannah - yesterday in her English class, one of the boys decided to change the time on the clock. Hannah, being the rule abiding good student that she is decided to get it and change it back before the teacher came back in. As a result, the other student called her "teacher's pet" and other names all day long and made a big deal about it all day. This really got to her and even though she knows that it was right to make the decision she did - it still hurt and doesn't take away the sting.

Malachi - has been having a fellow student say dirty nasty jokes to him constantly, call him bad names and even choke him in the hall. We did report it and the principal is taking action but just really rough on him and his tenderheart!

Kestra - hers is the longest story but basically she has been struggling in math since Sept and the teachers just decided to take action in December AFTER I mentioned it to them. She is a very social person and doesn't like to be "sepearated" out - of course not understanding the work is also frustrating as she LOVES to learn and do school! We have had conversations with all three teachers involved as well as the principal and are confident that we are on the way to getting Kestra the help and guidance that she needs in math when she returns in January.

Tyler - he has had some behavior issues that are partly just him and partly him trying to "fit in" among his peers when he has so many other issues to overcome. He is really sensative this week and seems to burst into either tears or a tantrum any time we discipline or correct him.

So - to say that we are READY for school to be out is an understatement! I have some really fun ideas for next week such as baking, movies, games and even a "playdate" at our house for any kids and moms that may want to join us! It should be fun and a chance for all 4 to just relax and regroup!