All Hail The Queen

To begin a new semester at school,
Sydney's Teacher sent home a letter
to inform the parents about a new project.

Each week the teacher would select a student
that was a hard-worker, good listener and a
great student to be "King or Queen of the Jungle".

To no one's surprise, Sydney got the award FIRST!

Which meant on her 1st day of walking home ALONE
(she was ecstatic about this!)
she brought a poster board that had to be filled out
and brought back to school the very next day.

I was extremely PROUD of my obedient child
that was given such a great honor,
but rather unenthusiastic about the quick
dead-line of the necessary poster.
With 2 after school piano lessons and FHE
that night, there wasn't much time.

But after a few hard hours of work,
this is what we came up with!
We were rather happy with our creation.

To my surprise that night I received the
greatest gift a parent can get.

Not 10 seconds after sending Sydney upstairs
to bed, she found me in the laundry room
doing yet ANOTHER load
and gave me a big hug and said "I love you Mom!"

Which didn't make writing this letter
(another requirement by the teacher)
for Sydney to be read in front of the class
hard at all.

To Sydney,

Our Sydney Lauren is the kind of daughter that any parent would love to have. She is the best of the best. She is quick to do what I ask, loves to help, is a great big sister and very loving. Definitely …ONE OF A KIND!!

I never have to ask her to watch a younger sibling. She’s always there helping them along. Taking them down slides and teaching them. Even if it’s nothing fun like cleaning the bathroom she’ll still do it with a smile and wipe it clean just like mommy taught her.

With her blue eyes and her quiet smile, Sydney is a joy to have in our family. She may be shy but believe me that girl likes to talk, sing and dance. And if you ever want her to be your best friend just offer her chicken nuggets!!!

We love you “Skittles”!!

Love, Mom and Dad