The Shroyer Family: EMS!!!

This post is all about Ethan, b/c this boy has been doing so well adjusting to his new life here in Gnadenhutten! He had a little hurdle to jump at the beginning of school, but we were able to get that dumb thing taken care of and haven't had any issues since. I was so worried all summer about 1st grade, b/c we were told Kindergarten wasn't so good and he barely passed? I mean, to be completely honest, last year was the worst. I have no clue what all he endured, I tried to know, but slowly more things are coming out! One of Ethan's best qualities, but it's also his worst, is that his heart is bigger than his head! He wants to be friends with everyone and even when people are mean, he'll still be their best friend. Needless to say, he had to deal with a few "mean" kids and I also have been told (after the fact) that a particular couple of teachers were "mean", as well!!! So, looking back this summer it was a losing battle for me, b/c he was burnt out!!! I just say this.....THANK GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS! This boy is doing amazing here.....we got his progress report and he has nothing lower than a B! I'm not one of those parents that push for straight As, if it happens great, but if not, I'm ok with anything but a D or an F! His whole demeanor is different, he I have my little, well big boy, back! He loves his new school, his new friends, his bus driver, his new seat pal, and his new teachers! Mrs. Shivers, is great.....our first conversation about Ethan, I prepared her for the things we were told last year, but she said if it's needed we have everything in place here to help him succeed, so I'm grateful!!!! I truly believe everything happened so quickly, so that we were set and in place for this school year.....amongst many reasons, but a big reason was Ethan needed a new shot! On his progress report, Mrs. Shivers exact words were "Ethan is such a kind and friendly little boy" and I'm so happy she is bringing out the best in him. Thanks to her, Ethan is loving to learn and doing the best he can. He's just such a great little guy, he brightens any room he enters and loves everybody he comes into contact with. Parenting doesn't come with a manual, but I do think Brenton and I are doing the best we can...our boys are proof of everything we are striving to do.

Ethan started football this past weekend and had his first game.....this is yet another thing I wasn't sure he'd be able to do?!?! However, he wanted to play, so I knew I had to support his decision whether or not I felt he would excel or not. I never want him to think that I don't believe in him, so instead I took a big gulp and said "that's great buddy"!!! Well, it turns out, he might have the coordination after all. He had a great game on Saturday, doing well in practices, and just overall being a great team player.....Having Daddy there to push him a bit, I think is helping even more, but hey whatever it takes, right!! =) Ethan, is teaching so much about life these days....he truly is the sunshine in my day and I love him to pieces!!! I'm so blessed to be his mom!!!