Hello! How was your weekend? We had a busy but blessed weekend. I hope to share more later in the week.
*Warning!* This week’s theme for posts is all about school…wrapping up the year and the elementary school years. #holdme

I used these questions last year to have the kids reflect on their school year, so I’m using them again this year! I love that I also have an opportunity to share my responses too.
Hayden’s Thoughts:

- What was the best part of this year? Going back to in person learning.
- What was your favorite thing about your teacher? She was kind.
- What was your favorite things to learn about this year? Government and reading Where the Red Fern Grows
- Who was your best friend? Graham and Jonny
- What did you like to do at recess? Play 4 square and basketball
- What is something hard you did? learn at home
- What do you want to be when you grow up? “Undecided…or maybe a track coach…or a firefighter.”
- What was something that made you laugh this year? My classmates
- What was your favorite specials class and why? PE because my teacher is a GOAT
- What was your favorite school activity or field trip this year? Field Day
Bonus: What is your BEST memory from elementary school? Safety City field trip in 2nd grade
Mom’s Thoughts:
- I’m proud of you because…you’ve worked so hard to overcome obstacles and have persevered!
- One of my favorite memories of you this year was: watching you win the district championship cross country meet.
- It has been fun to watch you: become more independent in your learning and enjoy your favorite subject areas like reading and social studies.
- Three things I love about you: your loyalty to your friends, your determination, and your sense of humor.
- An area you grew in was: confidence when speaking.
- You strengthened our family by: taking on more responsibilities and becoming more independent.
Hadley’s Thoughts:

- What was the best part of this year? Going back to in person learning.
- What was your favorite thing about your teacher? She makes learning fun.
- What was your favorite thing to learn about this year? Long division (#smartypants)
- Who was your best friend? Elise
- What did you like to do at recess? Play four square
- What is something hard you did? Wear a mask during school.
- What do you want to be when you grow up? Elementary school teacher
- What was something that made you laugh this year? Miller (a boy in her class)
- What was your favorite specials class and why? PE because it’s awesome.
- What was your favorite school activity or field trip this year? Field Day
Bonus: What is your BEST memory from elementary school? Safety City field trip in the 2nd grade
Mom’s Thoughts:
- I’m proud of you because: you stayed positive this whole year while learning at home, at the pod, and finally at school.
- One of my favorite memories of you this year was: watching you run cross country, improving with each meet, and placing in the top 5 at the district championship.
- It has been fun to watch you: be a classroom leader.
- Three things I love about you: your energy, your generous heart, and your outgoing nature.
- An area you grew in was: musical performance and playing the flute
- You strengthened our family by: being helpful and remaining focused and positive.
I can’t believe tomorrow is their last day of elementary. Where has the time gone?
I hope you have a great week.

Linking up with Tanya and others!


Awww – love this! I was so scared of middle school for my boys but it was great. This is the end of an era but good stuff is coming, too. Enjoy the next couple of days!
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Iโm excited for them while being a little sad too!
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Iโm really worried they will still make us wear masks!
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I think they will for a while?
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I mean for next school year – I will lose it if vaccinated people have to next school year.
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Oh I know. I still think we will have to…but I donโt know…
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I am hopeful that high schools won’t but I hate it for elementary and middle if they have to!
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Your family is blessed to have your strong support!
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Thank you โบ๏ธ
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They look so old and then I realized my own son is in Grade 4, so not that far behind! They do grow up quickly. I hope you have a lovely summer vacation!
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Oh my goodness; what a huge milestone to have behind you! Love these Q&A type posts. Though… his Gym teacher is a Goat?!
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Greatest of all time ๐คฃ
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It is crazy how fast elementary school goes and it is the longest school career (6 years vs 3 or 4). I think itโs neat that they had the same favorite memory from elementary school. Safety city must be pretty cool! I hope you share your responses with the kids. I think they love to hear specific reasons why we are proud of them. Good luck this week mama! Itโs so fun and hard at the same time. But I will say almost one year in, middle school is pretty neat too.
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Iโm excited for middle school too! But just canโt get over how quickly this turn has Goen
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Gone
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Such great incite into what it looks like from the outside! I will definitely take notes for when I am teaching! I would love if you looked at my page and gave your input!!
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