Week 1 in review

First with a brief homeschooling note. We are in the middle of our Language Arts block. This week ends our Saints and Heroes and next week we will use animal tales. Ds really enjoys the stories and is looking forward to next week. I enjoy this as much as he does. Here's a couple of photos from this week's ML

As so far as BB, everything feels like clockwork. Both children enjoy going to the center and the center makes an effort to help us feel welcome. This is not only in regards to the staff but the other parents/grandparents as well. I have enjoyed the various conversations and interacting with the other children.

Our parents are so excited about this adventure and look forward to participating.

Of course the question that everyone has asked is "do you see any change?" HELLO! It's only week one and not a full one at that. We didn't start doing our homework until Wednesday. I am just happy that ds is not totally resistant to the whole thing. His only beef is with some of the core exercises and having to wear ear protection.

As so far as the enzymes and the GFCF diet, we continue on. I am so thankful that there are some pretty yummy products out there that help make to sticking to the diet so easy. Our favorite pasta is made from quinoa.

He is taking the enzymes with every meal. I found that ds will take it rolled up on a slice of turkey. I will try the chocolate melts recipe to help make it more portable. Again, do I see a change? It's too early but he does seem to be more present and talkative. But it's still too early and hard to measure. In a few more weeks, after some research of course, I would like to try adding probiotics into his diet.

Two things that I noted prior to starting the diet were his bad breath and some serious build up on his teeth despite his good oral hygiene. DS also has notable bumps on his sideburns and the back of his arms. I didn't think anything of it until after reading information about the GFCF and enzymes. Would this change of diet and supplement help with these issues too? Time will tell.