Kindergarten Rocks!

Ella came home from school last week so very excited to show me "something". She couldn't possibly get in the house fast enough. Or unzip her backpack quick enough. But once she did, she opened her folder and proudly displayed her award. "Student of the Month" she exclaimed! "And they gave me this cool pencil!" (Thank god they did away with bumper stickers!) I think I remember crying a little and then hugging her. I know I told her how proud I was of her. Her auntie Monica said it best "Man, her first month of school and she nailed it!"

Ella told me "Mom, you said if I work hard, it will be worth it. And it was because I got an award!" (Yay! She does listen to me!)

I think my kid rocks anyway, but it's so nice to know her teacher agrees with me;)

Oh and then she came home at the end of that same week with the "Artist of the Week" award from her art teacher. I never knew such an award existed. Or maybe it's because I never in a million years ever ever ever would have received such a thing because my stick figure drawings pale in comparison to my five year old's! Nevertheless, I am completely bragging.

Ella. You. Are. Awesome. In my eyes, and the eyes of others. I hope these two awards remind you to be confident. Believe in yourself. Come out of your shell a little. Don't be afraid to raise your hand and share the wealth of your knowledge with your class. You are well loved sweet girl and I have no doubt your Kindergarten year will rock.

It got a little wrinkled.