Aaron The Artist

If there was one wish I had for Aaron this year, it was for him to do art with his great grandpa Frank. He spent his life working as an artist for the military and Aaron has always associated his own talent with this special man. This wish came true last week as we traveled to the midwest so he could paint with his grandpa. It was a special experience and one that I hope will be etched in Aaron's mind forever. The painting they made together will hang on our wall. The funniest part though was Aaron announcing that he didn't like painting. Oh well. His passion lays in drawing.

Besides taking private art lessons, Aaron is playing Baseball and Soccer. He too has discovered WebKins and has a monkey name Andy. He wants to try everything that his brother does. As much as we try to separate the two of them, the more they latch on to one another. He looks forward to a big year this year, as he turns 8 in August and will get baptized. He will also be old enough to start cub scouts. Then he and Robby will be doing all the same things.

After a year in a traditional school, Aaron asked to come home. It was a good decision for him, mainly because he was bored. His ability to read so young put him ahead of his peers in just about every subject. By coming home this last year, Aaron was able to finish first and second grade curriculm in one year. He will still be considered second grade next year, but will start 3rd grade curriculm and possibly 4th grade reading. He loves being able to move ahead at his own pace. Despite the fact that school comes easily for him, he really doesn't like it that much. He would never choose to read a book like Robby. He would much rather ride his bike or be outside. He loves to create, cook, discover. He loves science experiments and field trips. For his birthday last year we bought him paper, glue and paints. He was in heaven. If you ever want him to drop his allowance quickly, just take him to the craft store. Somehow we always end up spending half our money too. I haven't quite figured out how.