The last day of my math class I came home to this fantastic poster on the garage door. I was so thrilled to have my sweet kids recognize the fact this was a hard task to complete.
My math teacher gave each of us a book mark during one of our classes. On one side of the book mark stated, "I can do hard things." and on the other side it read, "Strength and struggle go together. The supreme reward of struggle is strength. Life is a battle and the greatest joy is to overcome. The pursuit of easy things makes men weak. Do not equip yourselves with superior power and hope to escape the responsibility and work. It cannot be done. It is following the lines of least resistance that makes rivers and men crooked." This quote by Ralph Parlette has stuck with me. I hope it will inspire others like it has inspired me.
I cannot believe you are now 11 years old.
You were so excited about your birthday. It was exciting to see you sparkle.
You had lots of great friends and family celebrate with you. Natalie and Jessica were all smiles.
The candy bar game was a little different with your brother licking all of the candy wrappers he wanted. It still was fun even with Johnny's saliva all over the candy bars. Thanks for being such a great little girl. You will always be my "Pookie Bear" no matter how old you get:)
