Writings from The Three Kids

By the title of this blog, it's apparent that I am a very proud mother. I am proud of many things...their personalities, their laughter, their love and care for others, and for the most part...smile...their behavior.

I am also very proud of their school work. As someone who enjoys putting words down on paper, I have been so excited and proud to watch their growth in reading and writing over the past few months. This is thanks to some wonderful teachers, and an AWESOME English and Language Arts tutor. We love Ms. Shannon! 

So, this is kind of like the parent that pulls out the pictures from the wallet, or in this day and time, the parent that pulls up the pictures on their iPhone, and exclaims, "Just look at my kids!". I am not the writer, I am the parent. And I couldn't be any prouder! I gladly fill this blog post today, not with my own writing, but the writings of my three favorite people. It is more than an honor to share my space.

This is a free verse poem Jackson wrote for his 7th grade ELA teacher, Mr. Todd. It is complete with Jackson's autograph, just in case he is a famous poet one day.

This next piece was written a few months back by Nancy Caroline. She was asked to write a persuasion/opinion paper during the election by her 5th grade ELA teacher, Mr. Parker. I ask that you keep in mind that this was written by a sweet and kind 10-year old, with no help from an adult. This isn't shared to spark a political conversation, but to showcase her growth and abilities in writing.

A week in the Thomas house isn't complete without a love note from Sadie. So below, you will find one of the latest ones she left for me on my bedside table. Sadie is in 2nd grade and one of her favorite things to do is learn new things to impress her teacher, Mrs. Foster. After intently observing her brother and sister write in cursive, Sadie taught herself to write her name in cursive. She is pretty proud of her accomplishment!