Thursday, April 30, 2009

Day of Firsts

Today Todd received 2 awards at school.
My Grami came with me to the ceremony.

At the beginning of the year Todd struggled. This is how he rolls.
From the very first time I met his teacher I explained to her that he was born early and is a little delayed, but eventually he'll catch on. She was concerned after a couple months and advised me to get him a tutor. So, once or twice a week my Grami has been coming over after school to tutor him. It has all paid off because he made the honor roll for getting 80% or above. He is right where the rest of the kids are who haven't struggled. Then...

he was awarded with the "Racing Roadrunner".
I had no idea what it was when he brought a slip home telling me what he was being awarded. I just thought it was a fun award. Before they started calling the kids up his teacher explained this award is presented
to those students who always portray the 6 pillars of Citizenship,
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship,
in everything they do.It got me thinking I must be doing something right!

Todd and his buddy Cade with their awards.

And speaking of a first, Kylee experienced her first bloody nose.
She really loved that wad of TP up her nose.
It stopped bleeding and that's what counts.
Don't even ask me how she got it cuz I don't know!

Last but not least, it's the first time one of my kids will audition for a TV show.
We're sending this little number in to
"What Not to Wear"!

9 comments:

the Painters said...

I'm so proud of Todd. Way to go buddy! Yay! that deserves a special treat like a huge ice cream sundae or something...I have an idea.....let's go out for one in honor of Todd's big achievements! I could always use an excuse for ICE CREAM!
Oh and did I ever tell you how much I LOVE Kylee? She is just always smiling...bloody nose and all!

*Katie May* said...

That's awesome he did so well and also that he got that award, pretty neat.

Jade said...

What a good little man he is!! I love Kylee's outfit!! : )

jewly said...

Congrats Todd that is awesome!

Anonymous said...

Congrats to Todd! It sounds like you had a busy day...and still you have time to blog and watch my kid. You are amazing.

Celeste Caldwell said...

GO TODD!! How exciting for him!! And that Kylee girl of yours makes me laugh...her outfit ROCKS!! LOL!!

Susan said...

That's so awesome! I know exactly how that feels! You should be proud and you're such a good mommy! And Kylie is looking pretty dang adorable in that wild outfit!

J,B,A,P Hatch said...

you crack me up! Way to go Todd! That is awesome! Your a great mom w/ wonderful kids! BTW-sorry I had to miss girls night, Josh started school and was busy.We need together soon! Maybe we could do dinner together some time!

Heidi said...

Ah.. that's so cool!!! Give Todd a big hug & kiss from me! It's gonna be fun having them over!