It's the Weekend Again

Yah!  It's the weekend again.  I really do love my job, even though things have been really crazy this past week.  We go off track in 2 weeks.  I received 3 new students in the span of 2 weeks, therefore, I have 2 weeks to hold 3 interims.  It's stressful, but it'll get done.

Other than that, I spent today (yes, a Saturday) in class.  I've sat in #2 of 4 Saturday seminar classes for my Level II credential.  I have to say, this one was a little bit better than the last.  I at least got answers to questions I had regarding the last seminar's work.  Now, I will hopefully get everything turned in correctly in a couple weeks.

Natty has been growing like a weed.  She will turn 1 in just over a month.  I am amazed at the extent of her understanding and vocabulary.  This is just a list of some of the words/things she understands:

• She will clap her hands when asked (don't even need to show her any more).
• Kitty
• Papa
• "Nam" - Thai for "water"
• Noodle
• Uh-oh
• Mom, Dad, Da Da, Ma Ma
• Ni-ni (Night Night)
• Hi
• She gives kisses (to me the most :) )
• She hugs (a lot) - she's such a cuddle bug.
• She stares "intently" at things and points to inviduals in pictures.
• She knows voices (mostly mom and dad).
• She recognizes people in photographs.

Needless to say, I believe we have quite a smart cookie on our hands.  I have never really been one to believe in "GATE" students.  Gifted, mayber, Gate, not so much.  But that's a debate for another time.  All I know is that we have one very smart and special girl on our hands.  I know we intend to foster whatever is that stimulates her brain.  We love her very much and cannot wait to see how she continues to grow.

Another exciting thing about having another weekend is that i am now 2 weeks away from going off track.  I am so glad that our school is still following the year round schedule.  I really covet time I have with Natty.  I rush home each day to be with Tim and her.  It's hard that most of the time I come home to say good bye to Tim, as he leaves for work.  For Natty's sake though, we do it knowing it'll be best for her.

Well, I hope everyone else is doing great.  Will be posting on my weekend deal finds later on.