Last Friday, Andrew's class had a spelling bee. His teacher sent home a list of words that she would use during the bee and allowed us to use it as we practiced. Andrew was very excited about the spelling bee. He did everything I asked him to do - he stood still (for the most part) and asked for sentences and definitions when he needed them - you know, when he had to decide if the teacher wanted r.i.g.h.t or w.r.i.t.e. He even remembered to say "correction, please" if he needed to start over. I was very proud of him for trying so hard, and when he came home and told me he won the class spelling bee, I was ecstatic for him. He felt very proud and was very pleased with himself. His winning word was especially, e.s.p.e.c.i.a.l.l.y, especially. Way to go Andrew!
I've been told many times that Andrew loves to learn. He excels at reading and math, but he enjoys all subjects. Just recently he learned all about the rain forest and came home telling me all about the four floors of the rain forest and what type of animals live in each one. He absorbs things right now, and I hope that never changes.
I know I've said it before, but I have really enjoyed this school year. Andrew had a wonderful teacher and his classmates were all great kids. I enjoyed volunteering in the classroom and getting to know each of them - even though I still can't tell you which little boy is Elias and which one is Elijah! I know the rest of them by name and hope Andrew will see a familiar face or two when he starts second grade.
This is Andrew's class photo. Andrew's in a phase right now where is looks like he's just seen a ghost in most every photo that's taken of him. This is actually one of the better pics I've seen.
And here are his spring pictures. William often calls Andrew (jokingly), his "evil monkey," which I think is pretty good description of his expression in these.
Here's to the end of first grade. It's been a great year!
