BG is doing TERRIFIC on all fronts. He is reading on about a 3rd grade level
and getting solid A's in Algebra 1. We have just seriously started working on
his writing but it is coming along.
While he is attached, his attachment is not as strong as it could be. Of
course, some of his behavior (staying in his room) could just be normal 16yr old
boy behavior. He is a quiet kid, but will open up and talk if encouraged. One
of his favorite answers is "I don't know." but that doesn't get him very far
around here (and almost got him nothing for his birthday!)
He is helpful around the house when asked, though he doesn't volunteer to do
much on his own (just like my bio 14yr old). He works hard at school, loves
basketball, and just finished up playing on the JV team for one of our local
Christian schools. He likes to cook Chinese food for his lunch, but is very
happy to eat a Big Mac or Angus Burger from McD's.
He tolerates his little sisters (and is good to them too) and hangs out with his
brothers. He plays pool with Grandpa and consistently beats him! He is talking
about possibly getting a job at the local supermarket now that he is 16; we'll
see how that goes with the current economy.
I am so glad that we took the leap of faith to bring him home!
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. Matthew 13:44-46
3 comments:
Great update Donna! Glad that he is doing so well. Colin has been home now for 18 months and started blogging. Maybe some of your boys would enjoy reading his posts? www.lifeasanadoptedteen.blogspot.com
Our best to you,
Angie
I'm so glad you took that leap of faith too! BG is such a great kid. Can I still call him that now that he's 16? lol
Congratulations on two good years! :-)
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