I'm glad that resonated for you, too, Dazey. I really feel like last year was all about MY learning. Only this year is it really about his learning.

Not that he didn't learn school stuff last year. He did. But that was really secondary to what I learned about how to work with him, what he needed, what he was capable of doing.

Then, this year, he just TOOK OFF! All the scrambling around in the dark was over. We knew what we were doing, we had a system down, and it just WORKS! His progress amazes me. His confidence and joy make me happy. His focus on his work and love of learning really make me proud of him.

I'm getting sappy, so I need to shut up! blush But you know what I mean. He's just blossomed this year. It's really a good fit for him. But it took some time to get to that point.

Kriston