First Award at School

This morning, Lainey received a FISH award at school! What a great way to end a big first week of Kindergarten. The FISH award is based on the FISH philosophy of *Play *Be There *Make Their Day and *Choose Your Attitude. And Lainey was selected by her teacher! I think there were two kids per class (one boy, one girl), per grade (Kindergarten through 5th). Anyway, the recipients got to stand up and be recognized during the school's regular Friday morning assembly called Good Morning Riddle. It's a surprise to the student, so it makes it even more exciting. Ben and I found out yesterday that she was going to receive the FISH award, so we made sure we attended Good Morning Riddle to try to get a picture or two. This was the best I could get. She is standing there, playing with her sleeves...she's a fidgeter! We are proud of you, Lainey girl! What a fun and exciting first week she's had!! Walker and I, however, have been going through a bit of a withdrawal without her at home. We MISS her. He misses her. I've lost a child to Kindergarten and gained a shadow. A permanent shadow...named Walker. :) When Lainey gets home from school, however, they are best friends again...hyper and running around and acting crazy. I never knew how close their relationship was until Kindergarten started. I'll be excited when Walker starts school next week. Mama will get a break and he will definitely have fun seeing all of his friends again!! :) 

We love you, Lainey Lou! We miss you here at home...but we are so happy that you are loving Kindergarten and your new school!

And this is what Walker did during the assembly. He thought it was too loud in the cafeteria. He just wanted to go back home! :)