I'm so proud of my kids!

Sometimes it takes something like parent teacher conferences to reaffirm that all you are doing as a parent to raise a good citizen is working. Last night we went to see Dallin and Emmas teachers. They are both doing fabulous! Dallin is the 5th highest reader in the entire 5th grade of the school. They say he is somewhere around an 8th grade level. She also told us about a "game" they play called sticks. Each student gets a stick and they have to pass it to the person in the class that has helped them or been kind to them etc. She said that each time they do it Dallin gets about half or more of the sticks from the other students. The students all say that Dallin is always kind, helpful, and considerate to everyone. He is everyones friend! We sure love our gentle, compassionate Dallin! Emma is also doing well. She is above her grade level in reading and writing. She is always helpful to everyone and likes to show people how to do something if they don't understand. We have always called her our "little mommy". She is also always thinking of others feelings and including everyone. She is such a great friend. We love you too Emma! Taylor didn't have conferences this time, but she is doing great and we love her too!! They all have 2 weeks off from school for the "fall break." We don't have much planned but I am excited to spend some time with my kids. We love them so much!