He's been asking for one since so many of his classmates got them at Christmas. So we set some goals and made a deal - when he learned to swim and learned to read, we'd buy him one.
To help him get there, we signed him up for swim lessons and a five week Summer reading program.
After a lot of hours, a lot of sunscreen, and a lot of practice, he's doing both, and I can't decide what I love more...that he worked hard and kept his eyes on the prize, or that he's reading all sixteen dollars worth of the Bob Books I bought when he started out and I worry less when he's next to a pool of water.
Way to earn it, Buddy! You make my heart swell!
Love that he had to earn it. I know you are proud but I bet he's super proud of himself too. What a great life lesson!
ReplyDeletewow that's amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love when they earn stuff! They appreciate it more and they take better care of it! Sweet pictures!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Jake!!! Reading and swimming in one summer - wow!!!
ReplyDeletewow! as a first grade teacher, I know how awesome it is to see littles learning to read! there is nothing more awesome than that!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Jake! What great lessons to learn:) I love that you set some goals to earn it.
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