She's In

Brooklyn tried out for the Jordan Youth Orchestra last week and made it. She will be playing with the junior high kids. She is so excited. She had her first rehearsel on Monday. She was really nervous. Her stand partner, Cassidy, was so sweet. She helped her when she was lost and made her feel at ease.

As I was watching, I got really nervous. I was thinking that maybe this is a bit much for her. I finally asked her today and she said that she loves it. She is very excited and can't wait for next week.

They will be performing at the Festival of Trees, 3 Elementary schools, with the Jordan Senior Orchestra (high school orchestra), some kind of competition and for the School Board. She is very excited because they get to miss school and ride the bus.

I hoping that she is able to build her site reading skills. She does a great job but they expect them to read fast and pick up everything (sharps, flats, first position, third position, etc). They are very patient and encouraging with the kids.

I have to say that I am beginning to feel like an over scheduled mom. It's so easy to do. :S Stop me before I commit to another activity!!!

We are making progress!!!

As you all know that we've had our struggles and trials with this one. Well, I was helping in his class today when the principal comes over the intercom to announce the "Students of the Week" and guess who is one of them? No, not Brooklyn, Calvin!!! He wasn't even listening and I said "Calvin, you get to go to the principals office and get a prize." He looked scared to death. He thought he was in trouble and didn't want to go. I had to take him down to the office and then he didn't want to go in. The principal came out and explained that it was a good thing and that he could come in and pick a prize. He thought that was pretty cool. The teacher came to me and said that she chose him because last week some boys had hit him and she was very impressed that he didn't (yep, that's right), didn't hit back. I am so happy for him!!

Way to go, Cal!!!

What would you do?