*Like running 50 miles through the Running Club at school- that's from about Poway to Mexico! (each foot charm represents 10 miles)
*Losing a big "top" tooth (and embarking on his journey towards braces...which is exciting "because all the big kids have braces")
*Reading chapter books...and realizing that when you really learn to read, you can read anything
(which also means the days of spelling things out as parents is o-v-e-r)
*Beating the grown ups at checkers...almost (and for real)
*Losing a big "top" tooth (and embarking on his journey towards braces...which is exciting "because all the big kids have braces")
*Reading chapter books...and realizing that when you really learn to read, you can read anything
(which also means the days of spelling things out as parents is o-v-e-r)
*Beating the grown ups at checkers...almost (and for real)
It's official...he's growing up. And in case I forget, there is always the "big kid attitude" and arguing with everything I say to remind me (payback, I'm sure...sorry Mom and Dad). But the pride of watching your child meet the goals HE finds meaningful makes it that much more rewarding as a parent.
Keep up the great job, Blake, and congratulations!
3/17 update: Blake is keeping the Tooth Fairy busy and lost his other top front tooth just a few days later.
On a sad note, Blake accidentally left his backpack on the sidewalk after school (while loading into the car) and although it was turned in and returned to him, it wasn't before someone had taken his prized "foot" charms. Fortunately, the school has offered to replace them and Blake has taken this instance of natural consequences in stride (and assured me he will keep better track of his backpack).
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