March 5 found me at a School Speech meet with Bella. She was chosen as one of 6 kids out of 75 to represent her school for the second grade. After much trepidation, she stood, recited her speech, talked loud, smiled to the audience and completed her turn. Everyone received a colored ribbon at the end of the day. Belle received a blue ribbon which is the highest color earned. She received 48 points out of 50. Great job Belle! It is not a competition, so there are no first, second and so forth places. She did really well and it was a good learning experience for her.
Over the weekend, Caleb was diagnosed with strep throat. When I picked him up from school, his throat hurt so bad, that I immediately took him to a quick care for a strep test. After taking antibiotics, he was better by Monday and thanks to mom's quick thinking, did not miss school. (much to Caleb's dismay) :) By Monday, Belle did not feel well and stayed home. By Tuesday she was running a 102 temperature. She continued to run the temp on Wednesday also, with no other symptoms. Since children can have strep and not have all the symptoms (sore throat) he started her on an antibiotic. She is doing better today, although she did miss all 5 days of school! We are making up homework over the weekend and into next week which is her and Caleb's spring break. Dan left for Japan this morning, so we have nothing but time on our hands next week. God is good!
Belle running back in joy with her ribbon! They are so easy to please at this age. She did a great job!
I tried to get her to wear white hose and shoes, but she wanted black knit pants and Hannah Montana boots! You just can't tell a seven year old anything. I have learned over the years to pick my battles. This was not one! Black it was.....
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