Deniss is beginning to get a little overwhelmed at school. He is a smart kid and understands most of the concepts but learning in english is difficult. He is not only learning new concepts but has to understand the english words as well. Tests are difficult because he doesn't understand written english as well as he does spoken english. He says he gets headaches. We have been told that there is such a thing as "english" headaches.

He does miss his friends in Latvia. He also says he misses his language. I can understand that. Every aspect of his life has changed. He is really adapting well considering the overwhelming amount of change in his life!

Aaron is adapting to a new brother and to high school as well. Of course he has lots of old friends to help in the high school thing.

The boys are playing in the Atlanta Cup soccer tournament this weekend. But of course nothing could be simple. Deniss plays in Duluth. Aaron plays in Fayetteville. Deniss has his first game at 8AM Saturday so he and I will go spend the night in Duluth Friday night. Ken and I will switch kids on Sunday. They only have to play Monday if they go to the finals.

More later.....

Robin