Proud

Proud.  

That is a feeling Chris and I feel daily when it comes to Cannon and Colson.  

They do things almost by the moment that we oohh and aahhh over.  

Today, I was surprised when the door to my classroom opened mid-morning and Cannon walked in.  He has his reading with him and wanted to read to us.  So he put his paper up on the document camera and read aloud to the entire 4th grade class.  It was so darn cute!  The 4th graders all clapped for him and then gave him high fives his the way out.  I could see on Cannon's face just how proud he was.  Yes, he's comfortable in my room and he knows some of the kids.  But to be in front of the room reading aloud is a challenge for many, especially a 5 year old who is reading to 10 year olds!  However Cannon didn't blink an eye and did fabulous! 

Also tonight Cannon put together a 25 piece puzzle by himself.  He is a perfectionist and puzzles have been more challenging because it takes trial and error.  Cannon wants to do things right the first time.  (Just like me!)  But tonight he was focused and patient and determined.  He worked hard and kept at it and used the cover to help him. So cool!

The most important lesson about Cannon's accomplishments is that he was proud of himself.  We don't want Cannon to do things for us...we want him to do things because he wants to.  We want him to have a mindset of growth and continuous learning throughout life. We want him to always be proud of himself and how hard he works!

(However WE ARE very proud!)

Enjoying every moment!