Determination

Monday, November 10, 2008

Paige's school does a walk-a-thon every year to raise money for the school. This year she was determined to win a prize. 1 lap is a 1/4 mile and they had 1 hour to walk or run. So as she was getting pledges people were asking her how many laps she thought she would do. Her reply was, "about 20." When Paige wasn't looking I would mouth to the person, " Probably about 5 or 6."

The day of the walk-a-thon came on Halloween (someone wasn't thinking about all the walking they would be doing the same night!) Anyways, she was pumped! Noah, Shea, Aunt Annie, Trai , and I went to the school and cheered her on. Her little legs were movin. Towards the end she had a little melt down saying that her knees were hurting her. I told her she could be done but her reply was, "Then I won't get to 40 laps." Oh my gosh, she pushing for 40 laps! I told her there was no way that anyone in 1st grade will go 40 laps. She wiped the tears and said, "I have to keep going", so she did. She ended walking/running 17 laps, 4.1 miles! She won the most laps done by a girl in the first grade and chose a Hannah Montanna CD for her prize.

Paige amazes me every day. She is so determined, she tries so hard at everything she does. You are a wonderful example to our family, we love you.

Here is Shea proud as can be to be the Star Student of the Week. She reminded Sunday night that we had to have her poster board ready for Monday. Oh great! I'm losing my mind, and I only have 3 kids. We took a trip to Walmart Monday morning and frantically put it together. It was a little stressful until I just let her put things where she wanted them to go. I'm learning (or trying) to let go of things that don't really matter. Shea is very helpful in helping me learn. She is VERY particular about HER stuff. Thanks Shea! I love you.
(I love the beanie. She has a sleeveless shirt on to go with her outfit. Go figure!)