Kate's Big Morning

This morning was very exciting for us! Kate was nominated as the Superintendent Student of the Month for her school. This morning we were invited to attend a special breakfast with the superintendent, her principal and her teacher. Kate adores her teacher and principal and felt so special to sit with them this morning. The superintendent gave each child an award and then their teacher explained why they were chosen. Kate's teacher, Mrs. Lobo, said a lot of wonderful things. One of the things I liked to hear was that she finds Kate trustworthy. Mrs. Lobo told everyone her definition of being trustworthy in the classroom is that Kate always does what she is supposed to do, even with Mrs. Lobo isn't looking. October is the first month of the school year a student of the month is chosen and there are more than 300 kids at Kate's school. We are very proud of her.

Because of the breakfast we were late getting to school. The school secretary walked us to Kate's classroom. When Kate walked in, all the kids cheered and clapped for her. I loved seeing her so happy and honored. Kate loves the limelight and ate it up.

The kindergartners were allowed to dress up for Halloween today. Kate is going to be Buzz Lightyear tonight, but we didn't think the wings and gloves would work well at school. So for school she is going as Jasmine. I will of course take lots of pictures of the babes dressed up tonight and post more pictures tomorrow!

Exciting News!

In case you haven't heard, we are having a baby! Today was very exciting because we had our 20 week ultrasound. Much to our surprise, we are having a BOY! You read that right, a boy. Glen said it was impossible, but the impossible is coming true. There was no doubt in the technicians mind and we've got the photos to prove it. However, in good taste, we decided not to post that picture. Now the name debate has started. We really liked the girl name we had chosen (and all the girl clothes I'd already bought), but we have never agreed on a boys name. Any suggestions would be appreciated (real ones though Mom). Rachel insists his name has to be Prince Eric from the Little Mermaid and Kate prefers Prince Philip from Sleeping Beauty. Either way, Rachel can't wait to buy boy dress up clothes. Now she will have a "real boy" to dance with instead of Kate.

During the ultrasound the baby kept putting his hand up to his face. Kate said it was very polite of her brother to wave to her. We all thought it was funny. He is very active so far, which is a good thing. Kate thinks he'll be a runner like her. Probably will. Love you all!

Kate's Vocabulary

More than a month has passed and Kate still loves Kindergarten. Kindergarten is way more intense here than I remember. She has homework every night but Friday and has weekly vocabulary words to practice. I was surprised by the vocab words. She'll have a much larger vocabulary than me before she finishes kindergarten! This weeks words are gorgeous, vain, drenched, linger and peculiar. She already knows gorgeous because we tell them they are beautiful all the time. Last night at dinner Kate proudly told me that she knows all five vocab words this week. Then she posed, as she loves to do, and told me that she is vain. I laughed because Kate does not have a self esteem problem at all (which I am glad about). Kate said vain means to be happy and proud of yourself. She is right!

This morning I helped on a class trip to a local park that has animals. It was nice to meet all the kids that she talks about all the time. The park was just beautiful. The leaves here are just beginning to change and are just breathtaking. I am amazed if you drive north just a half hour the leaves are already in full color. It was the perfect crisp morning for a walk in the woods!