Hmmmmm! What to Say!

What can we say about the Garn house in the last month? Alot! Zachary has been playing soccer on Saturdays with the VIP team in the AYSO. He loves it. Some days he just wants to dive to the ground and yell crash. Other days he wants to be the goalie so he can stand and block, while others he loves to run the field and kick the ball. This is an amazing team each Saturday another team in the league works with the kids on their skills and each kid is cheered on while making a goal. Each Saturday each child is high fived for a wonderful job on their goals. At times it brings tears to my eyes watching them and especially watching my Zach. Each time I see something amazing he is doing it takes me back to the fateful doctors visit where he was diagnosed with Autism and I was told that this was it. Most likely no progression and that alot of parents institutionalize their kids. Man has he proved them wrong.

Max is doing amazing in school. He is "getting" it all this year. Since kindergarten he has struggled a bit with school. Not anymore! Only 2 B's on the report card and the rest A's. Way to go little guy. He is so much fun. Dad's favorite way to wake him up is by ambushing him with tickles. I go in to find Max crazy with laughter. I have to say he is already a great at cramming. He can memorize a poem in a night and recite it the next day like he has spent weeks doing it. I can't figure out if that's good or bad. Good for great memory and bad for parents who procrastinate with helping him. I'll decide later. He is getting very excited to play football next season. He is such a boy, every pair of jeans and pants he has gets holes in the knees from recess sports at school. Part of me gets irritated and the other parts just wants to bundle him in a hug for looking so sheepish when saying "Sorry mom I will try not to dive to the ground". And his most fun accomplishment this last month: learning to play star wars theme on the piano. He is doing great in his piano lessons.

Michael has had a great time while in preschool. He is loving it. Our new project is working to write his name. He is wanting only to work on random letters so I sneak in his name when I can. He is also very spoiled. We always get to go to lunch and watch movies, play, color and hang out together. I live this time with him. It seems that it has go fast. Next year is already kindergarten. He is so patient with me when I am working or doing school work. He tries to practice his piano like his brother and sister which is fun to watch. Not to mention learning to play XBox.

Ryanne is a busy little bee. I think she will be like me and take on a ton of projects at once. She is in orchestra playing Cello, piano lessons and after school soccer. She is doing so good with balancing her time with practice and school work. She is doing really great. She loved her soccer. Which is a great outlet for her after a busy week. She is an excellent student and continues to excel in the classroom. We are really proud of all her hard work. It is so fun to watch her dance around the house and sing.

I guess that is more than a nutshell of information. But...its been a fun month. Matt is continuing with school and getting closer to his degree. I am really proud of him what an amazing man, husband and father. We are so blessed to have him. I am almost done with my Associates degree. December is THE month. I will be done and then hopefully able to start ASU next fall. Busy times! I am truly blessed to have such an amazing and supportive family. They all sacrifice alot for me to go to school. Thanks guys.