Special night

Faith's teacher has invited her in to school for a special demonstration next Monday. It is kindergarten open house and Faith is an example of what children can do when given the opportunity to grow in fields beyond their age. Faith, being the youngest in her class, is always on top of her game. She is in the top reading group and loves it, she adds and subtracts with no problem, she tells her friends to be quiet so she can hear when learning new material, she shouts out answers as soon as she knows them even if she just learned the information. She is a sponge filled with knowledge. She overflows with an abundance of joy that makes anyone's morning perk up immediately. If I could describe Faith in a few words I would say that she is full of energy, life, love and knowledge. To be invited to open house to show her abilities is an honor.

The meltdowns

Faith is gearing up towards meltdown mode with every passing minute of the day. I never realized that 5 year olds were so emotionally unstable. Maybe it is a weekend thing. Maybe she has too much going on. Maybe it is competing for attention with Champ. Maybe it is the fact that some things she is just too big to do nowadays. I wish I could venture into her mind some day. How does she think. She is such a fun filled blast of energy but on the brink of crashing any minute. I'd like for her to take an opportunity to focus on how being older is better than being Champ's age. So I have written a list of items that 5 year olds receive such as chewing gum, chapter books, t.v. time, and no naptime. Maybe she will see the advantages over the next few weeks and understand how being older is better.

The fiesta

Faith had her five year old fiesta for her birthday last Saturday. What I thought was going to be a smooth party turned into a bundle of overly excited five and six year olds who decided to bring their siblings. So I'm scrambling to make sure that all the kids get a goody bag and then cake and ice cream. Faith had a blast. It was a Dora theme. Not that she likes Dora but she said that Champ would have fun because he loves Dora. We played a pass the backpack game and then used our maps on a short walk about the outside barn and backyard. The kids found prizes at each station and followed map back to the house where cupcakes and more fun awaited; this time outside. Faith received some dolls none of which she will play with but it was a nice thought. Her favorite gift has been a Crayola Color Explosion art packet. She colors on it each morning and night. She loves it. It came from her teacher which shows that she knows best. She also loved her new umbrella and raincoat. She wears her raincoat each day even if it is not raining. I would have loved to see and played with Faith more so after this year I have realized that I will no longer take the lead on a party that has any more than four or five friends. Parties are done at our house and will be moved somewhere else from now on. It has become too much with another child three years younger. So Happy birthday Faith. Another year older and another year wiser.

Hip Hip Hooray

Spring is in the air. We shall jump for joy, run, play, and see the horses. Let's go!

Smiley faces all around

Faith completed all her math, reading, and writing homework this week and turned it in for a smiley face. Not only that, for the first time she got all 4 words right on her spelling test. She worked hard on those words and did a super job. I was so proud of her. She got her treasure chest treat back and chose a pink stuffed poodle.

Lil' peanut

Faith has always been my peanut but when my mom found this "Lil' peanut" shirt I fell in love with it. She'll always be my little peanut and this shirt will probably be kept for life and eternity. One day she will grow up and not be so little. I see little things each day that remind me of how big she is getting but I also see how little she is. When she is sad, she can run and give my a hug at school. When she believes that she needs help up to the monkey bars I lift her up. The piggy back rides to the classroom each afternoon. Her "I love my mommy" pictures that I get each day. I am reminded that although she is a smart little one she is still little. And as long I can, she'll be known as my little peanut.