The Golden Boy

Kade was the talk of the PTA assembly this month.  He scored the student of the month award for his class, a reading award, a 1st place trophy for his reflections watercolor exhibit and a ribbon for his photography exhibit.  Not too bad for a days work...  But also just part of being Kade...

He has dozens of awards- ribbons, certificates, medals, & trophies, for things like art, science, scouts, track, mtn biking, 4-H, etc.  He's smart and talented, and he works hard all the time.   

This past summer I signed him up for his first track meet where he got a few ribbons and qualified for the region competition.  At the region competition he earned a few more ribbons and qualified for the state final- where he placed 5th in the standing long jump.  When he expressed disappointment that he didn't get to go to the national competition with the top 3 jumpers I had to assure him that we were super proud of him, and that people typically don't do as well as he does the FIRST time they try something.  Funny kid.

I loved this letter from his teacher when he told me that Kade would be receiving the student of the month award.  "I sure enjoy having Kade in class.  He is respectful and always does what he is supposed to do.  I appreciate his dedication to his education and his desire to be a good student.  He always puts in his best effort in his work and it shows.  He is a great artist as well.  I am always curious to see what he will come up with when we do art."
   
Kade is wonderful and we all love him.  He is a good friend and a fun kid, and even his baby sis knows it.  The other night at bed time she said, "Kade's a good boy."  And he is.