"Mother's Day Surprise"....by Nathan

Writing has become a very important part of Nathan's life.  Fourth grade is the first year they are given a test on their writing.  A month or so ago Nathan wrote about spending a day with his favorite person (he wrote about snow skiing with his dad).  I shared part of that essay on this blog.

This week they had their final benchmark test before the writing TAKS.  The prompt was to write about a time when they surprised someone.  Interestingly, Nathan chose to write about when his dad was still alive and they surprised me with a breakfast in bed on Mother's Day.

He came home yesterday and said he had received the highest rating possible on the test.  There were only two fourth graders in the whole school who received this rating (and he was one of them).  He was so proud.

Not too long ago they had a prompt to write about either the saddest day of their life or a time when they did something that they wished they hadn't done.  He chose to write about a ride he rode at Disneworld that he wished he hadn't ridden.  I read over all the other students essays and many of them wrote about when their grandmother died or their dog, etc.  Nathan didn't choose to write about the day his dad died.   

But, when given a chance to write something positive or when prompted to write about a good memory with someone, he chooses to write about his dad.

I am thankful he is beginning to express himself through writing.  It gives me glimpses into what he is thinking.  He obviously has many positive memories to write about his dad and when given the chance he always writes about those happy memories.

Obviously, I am very proud of his work and efforts in writing.  More importantly, I am so thankful that he has those memories to write about.  And, I am thankful that he is beginning to share that part of his world.  

For Brian's legacy of love and great memories....that are worth writing about....I am grateful!!