Bookworms....

In someways having a bookworm is a wonderful thing. I totally love the fact that all 6 kids love reading and all read above grade level. However, what I do not like is when a child disregards instructions from his teacher regarding classwork, homework, and important projects just because they "are to boring." 

Granted there is a large variety of books available to read that are far more interesting to read than text books. But when these books begin effecting grades, then a line must be drawn.

Yes, this is where we are as of today with Jairon. As of today his teachers and I have all agreed that he is not allowed to bring any books to school unless they are assigned to read in the classroom. Sadly, even the reading/literature teacher agreed he needs to have restricted reading time in school. This is a decision she hates having to make. Yet, if he is going to have a chance to focus and bring his grades up, this is the right decision.

Growing Up

Yesterday Zach was so excited to show me how grown up he is becoming. The older kids had a temple trip and knowing I was only leaving base for a few minutes, I forgot to grab my military ID. I did not realize this until after the kids had left for Washington DC and the girls had theirs with them.

Well, hoping the phone was at home I called. Zach answered and found my military ID, hopped on his bike and peddled just off base to one of the DOD contractor office buildings. The smile he had as he met me with my ID could not have been any bigger.

We loaded his bike into the back of the truck and proceeded home. The gate guard laughed at him as he just had to tell him he got to ride off base on his bike to bring me ID.

He was bouncing off the wall with excitement when he got to tell dad about his exciting bike ride off base.