Abby and Kindergarten

Here is an update on Abby. She brought home a special 'book buddy' bag with 2 books in it. It had her name written on the outside with instructions that she is to read those 2 books to us as much as possible throughout the week and return them on Friday. I think she is supposed to get new books each Monday. One book was 'way too easy' (those were her words) and it really was too easy for her. The other book was a prett good level for her. She told us that she and only 1 other student received those bags to read. I'm so proud of her reading and how fast she has excelled in it. She loves to read and we have started reading the Magic Tree House series to her which she loves. I told her she will have to start reading to the boys. She has been a big helper and a great big sister. It has been a big adjustment for her as well as for us. She helped us a lot with their first bath at home and many other things. She loves to hold them and to sing to them. I know they recognize her and always look for her when she is talking to them. She has her moments where she wants attention and it's not always positive, but we are trying to work through that. I am just so proud of my big school girl and hope she does well. I don't want to be the 'braggy' mom who says her daughter is the smartest, but I'm afraid she might get bored. They are learning (reviewing) colors, letters, counting to 20 (which she can do in Spanish and she can do the alphabet in sign language). She doesn't really say she has learned a whole lot yet, but that time will come a little later in the year I'm sure. She is so big and smart. We are just so proud of our little girl.