My Cup Runneth Over

Yesterday, Nick brought home his report card AND a BUG award!  The report card I expected, but not the BUG Award! 

The BUG award is awarded to 1 student in each class.  It recognizes the student as 'Being Unusually Good.'  The teacher selects a student that is honest, trustworthy, hard-working and respectful.  This student may only get the award 1 time each year, and it is given at the end of each 9 weeks.  I am so proud to say that Nick received it, and was the first one in his class to be recognized this year*!  Unfortunately, I missed the awards ceremony yesterday because of work (I've missed too much work due to Orthodontist appts!).  I asked Nick what the teacher said about him at the ceremony and he said 'I don't remember, but it was nice'.  I've asked the teacher to send me the 'nice' words in an email.  :)  (Once I receive it, I'll update this blog.)

Updated blog:  Mrs. Reinhard had these nice words to say about Nick when he received the BUG award:  "This student is always doing what he is supposed to do. He is very responsible in everything that he does, from completing all his school assignments to running errands for me.”

Ryan, Nick, and I have set a goal for Nick to achieve straight A's throughout the year.  It is a high goal, but one we feel is achievable thru hard work and dedication on all our parts**.  Nick has been extremely busy this first quarter.  He has excelled in 2 sports, of which involved most of our evenings throughout the week due to practices and games.  Nonetheless, Nick studied hard each night and the outcome has paid off.  Job well done Nicholas!

My heart is overflowing with pride, love and joy. My cup runneth over with blessings and love from God. I am thankful He chose me to be the mother of this wonderful, hard-working, handsome young man. I thank God for giving me the chance and opportunity to raise and teach him to the best of my ability, and pray daily He continues to give me the strength, patience (in abundance, please), and wisdom to soldier on.

*It is noteworthy to say Nick received the BUG award last year at the end of the first 9 weeks as well!  His first grade teacher, Ms Culver, had this to say about him then:

"Nick is a great example of a good citizen.  He is respectful, honest, and compassionate.  He is extremely courteous, polite, and helpful to everyone.  Nick finishes all of his work and always does his best!  With all of these qualities it is not difficult to see why Nick is a great role model to his peers and a wonderful asset to my class."  -Ms. Culver 

 

**I think I've said before that Nick gets to pick out a toy if he gets Straight A's.  He knows for a fact that if he receives a B on his card; no toy...not that we won't praise him for a job well done, but that's the deal.  Straight As = new toy.  Yesterday Nick so kindly said, 'Mom, you don't have to buy me a new toy because I have an allowance now and can buy my own toys.'  Again, my cup runneth over.