Star Student

Today Rae was "Star Student" at school. She had to fill out a poster with information about herself but the part she was excited about was what I had to do. The parent of the "Star" has to do a presentation in front of the class about her child. Rae kept giving me advice because I do not like getting up in front of people, even thirteen fourth graders. Her teacher said that she has had parents do anything from a power point to a parent holding their child's favorite stuffed animal and talking. I guess I came somewhere in the middle.

I put together a poster with pictures and scrapbooking supplies. I was happy to use some of my scrapbooking stuff; I haven't touched it in nine years. I filled goody bags with some of her favorite things to eat. I packed a bag with some of her items from her room and talked about them. The children were very sweet and attentive. At the end they asked a few questions about Rae and then were allowed to get up and look at her poster and the things from her room.

I have been dreading this for weeks. Agonized over what to do or say. I have to admit that it was easy and the look on my baby's face as I talked about her was priceless. Anyway, what parent doesn't love to brag about her child? She is a good girl and I don't tell her enough.

I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of my "Star Student" today!


the picture in the center of her poster. Age three and nine

The poster that she now has hanging in her room