Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Raising a Strong Girl

Grace is strong and Grace is mighty.  Few wonder what Grace is thinking because she dares to voice any and all opinions as boldly as she can.  

She regularly tells all people (strangers and friends), "You know I'm almost four, right?"  Well, this almost-four year old is putting together a busy spring filled with soccer and ballet.

When Grace was asked to be on a soccer team, I inquired about her interest.  She said, "Yes, I would like to be on the soccer team and football and basketball."

Apparently, she wasn't kidding...
First day of practice.  She did a lot of running around and was VERY excited.
Unfortunately, Grace's first game fell smack in the middle of nap-time.  She spent the hour crying and wanting to be held on the sideline.  The jury is out on if that will be a normal game performance or a nap performance.
 

Grace recently memorized the book of Madeline.  After "reading" to her preschool class for show and tell, Palmer bragged to his teacher that his three year old sister could read a book.  Grace was invited to "read" to the first grade class.  She was so proud of herself and the other kids couldn't believe that "a three year old could read".  Ms. Cortes and I chuckled.
Palmer is always such a loyal brother.  Grace is bossy and has opinions and Palmer mostly puts up with her outlandish requests.  He's proud of his sister and always quick to show her off.
Grace keeps up with quite a posse.  She loves her friends fiercely and is always happy to engage in a round of dress-up, baby dolls, or good ole ballet parties.

Grace, I hope you never lose your confidence or independence.  Your silly laugh makes us giggle and your ideas make us proud.
-Bethany

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