I had my orthodontist check up. It appears that everything is staying put, so we will just keep monitoring and see where we are after my other permanent teeth come in. Dr. Francis said I have several teeth ready to come out and he was happy to help get them out, but I decided I would rather not and just do it myself.
I have been really busy with Choir and piano lessons and Girls on the Run and volleyball. I love all of my activities! I also found out that I was one of 9 4th graders selected to help put on a TED talk at our school. I'm so excited to get started! I also got into EEE summer school and the Fine Arts program again!
I have the part of "Carol" in our musical called Summer Camp, opposite "Bob" and we are announcers at a parade. I tried on mom's business suit that she got her first job in. That is so tacky! I am also a camper in the musical. I have been doing really well in volleyball too. I had two coaches approach me at the end of one practice and ask if I would be willing to join the older group the next time because they thought I was ready for it. I just really love playing, and get nervous to think about being around older girls I don't know.
We had what it appears to be the last snow day of the school year. I am really liking those days off and am getting used to them! I like school, but I am also quite a bit of a home body. I have also spent some time home alone for just a couple of hours. I am feeling more comfortable doing that and even ask to do it sometimes!
I had a great report at my parent teacher conference! Miss Geha even said that I made growth in an area in reading. Even though I am reading at a high level, she was able to determine an area where I could grow and she helped me do it! She also said I am doing great socially and I am very helpful in class. We are working hard on learning about the Oregon Trail in school and have started a Minecraft project to demonstrate our knowledge. I am in a new Cardinal Class, where we are designing cartoons. I'm not crazy about it because I don't think I am very good at drawing.
Mom has worked a lot of hours at school lately, so I spend a lot of time entertaining myself. I usually make the most of it by watching videos or reading or finding another teacher kid to hang out with, but one day I think it was just too much for me. I really wanted to go to the Book Fair and it was about closed when mom was still in a couple of conferences that she was called into last minute. I just started panicking and feeling sad. I know she needs to work, but it is hard sometimes.
After all those meetings, she did get a day off and we spent some of it together (minus the 2 meetings she had to take me to!) I usually make up for it by having a friend over of course. Ella spent the night one night, and Madelyn spent the night another weekend. I went over to Ella's to hang out another afternoon.
We had a spirit week at school, and I just don't like putting myself out there like that. On Mix Match day, I wore two different socks. That's about as crazy as I get. Mom just embarrasses me with her outfits! I wore a hat for part of the day on hat day, and a volleyball shirt like every other day on sports team day. There was no way I was going to participate in PJ day! This week ended with our school carnival. I had a lot of fun hanging out with my friends.
My newest obsession is Harry Potter! I have read the entire series (over 3400 pages!) in about 2 months. I'm now rereading it. I just can't get enough! I went to a magic arts event in town and won a book and got to make my own wand.
Family photo at Burger King on Emily's birthday
