Kendall Leigh and Junie B.
March 2011
Kendall finished her first chapter book yesterday. I am beside myself with how excited I am about this. Don't get me wrong -- K and i have read books together before. but Junie B. is the first one she's read completely by herself. in fact, most nights, after bath, she would huddle down on the couch with her little book. I would look over and catch her grinning or snickering about some silly thing Junie B. had said.
The mommy in me is so excited -- excited for all the fun "adventures" Kendall will be able to experience now through reading. I hope she finds enjoyment in reading before I did. It took re-reading many of the "favorites" from middle school and high school (whether in college or when i was teaching them to my own students) for me to appreciate writing. The fact that Kendall is only 6 and already appreciates reading and writing make me so proud.
The teacher in me is even more proud. I know -- many of my friends' children have been reading for a while. And that's fine. I figured out a long time ago that is does no good to compare children when it comes to learning and achievement. The best part of Kendall's reading? When she told me, "Mommy, when I don't know a word, I just think 'whatever' in my head, and usually I can figure out what the word means after I finish the sentence or the paragraph." Yes, honey, that's called using your context clues. My heart melts. I'm so proud of her.
And this precious picture and wonderful achievement couldn't have come a ta better time. We have a had a week of PMS (from 3 members of this family), bad weather, and lots of over-eating for me. So this highlight of the week has made me a happy girl again. (Along with some much-needed love and hugs from the men in my life.)
So, there you have it. Sorry for being MIA for a few weeks. It's bee crazy for us -- I've been subbing alot, and there's been a lot of playing outside with the early spring-like weather. The next few weeks are only going to be busier. We begin our spring festivities this weekend with the Shamrock N Roll race. the kids are very excited about going to watch their daddy run a race.
So happy Friday!
