Then came second grade, and third grade and more kids in school, fourth grade and fifth grade and more kids in school... With homework, spelling tests, reading minutes and AR programs, and reports and spelling bees and science fair projects... really, who cares about an OPTIONAL project?
Not me.
One more deadline. One more reminder on the calendar. One more project for mom to keep track of due dates, guidelines, etc. etc.Until this year, Luke mentioned,
"I want to draw something for that art thing?"
My words were encouraging, gentle and kind,
"Fine. Go for it. You're on your own though."
Luke drew it. I signed the entry paper. I reminded him to take it to school.What do you know?
A few weeks later sitting in my PTA board meeting, I turned the time over to our Reflections Chairperson. She began to list the winners that we would need to reward. As she said each winner's names, she showed us their projects.
"Over achiever kids and mothers" were my skeptical thoughts.
And then Luke's name was mentioned. I think I gasped. Maybe even laughed.
We've always thought Luke was a good artist.
But a Reflection's winner?
This is a first.
(The piece was just returned to him this week and his request, "I want it framed and hung on my bedroom wall.)
I loved reading about the PTA Presidents "reflections" on her childs entering the reflections contest :-D
ReplyDeleteAnd it should be framed and hung on his wall! Congrats to Luke!
ReplyDeleteYour shocked laugh when Luke's name was mentioned was priceless. I love Luke and his enthusiasum. I was in his class last week helping them with an art project and was struck by his artsiness (is that a word?)
ReplyDeleteWay to go Luke!
What a cute drawing - that makes a mom proud to have kids take initiative and do something they really want to. I am with you on too many deadlines on the calendar and adding one extra would just about put me over the edge.
ReplyDeleteSo jealous that you spend some of the holiday in Arizona, this winter has seemed especially cold (I say as I sit in my coat in my bedroom with the fireplace on) Yucky winter. I can only tolerate it for a couple of months and each year it seems to get harder.
Have a good new year! Maybe we will actually get together??
After having to be in charge of Reflections for our school this year, I really never want to deal with it again!! BUT, I love that Luke is so proud of his picture!
ReplyDeleteRight now, Tyson is working on his Science Fair (required) project. It is completely up to him, and yes, his project will be the non-fancy, hand-written, OBVIOUSLY no-help-from-parents project. I DON'T CARE. What's the point of making kids do all of this work if the parents take over?
Sorry, I'll stop my own rant. WAY TO GO LUKE!
That is way cool...good for him. Sounds like you are very busy:)
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