Samantha's last day of Kindergarten

Wow, this school year just zoomed by!  Today was Samantha's last day of school and yes, she got her report card.  Wow, wow, wow!  She got the equivalent of all A's this year.  Exemplary indeed!  Her teacher commented how much she appreciated how helpful Samantha was throughout the year.  She also mentioned that Samantha is the most self-motivated student she's ever worked with.  Way to go Samantha!

Samantha is wonderfully articulate and has grown so much over the year.  She loves reading, but not necessarily to show off this talent.  Out of nowhere, she will ask a question about something she has read.  For example, signs are a big thing for her.  Samantha wants to know why you can't turn right on red, so I explain it to her.  Then she notices every time a car doesn't obey the law and comments on it.  Sam is learning self-control and has faced bullying successfully already!  She is thoughtful and constantly wants to give things (i.e. money, food) to anyone who catches her eye.  I'm impressed by her ability to think outside of herself and what a wonderful characteristic to use!  We are giving her every coping skill we can and she truly seems to use the tools, hence the successful encounter with a bully at school!

Samantha is loved very much by her family and everyone who meets her.  We are incredibly proud of her and feel lucky to call her our daughter.

We love you kid!