The other day I asked her what was the hardest part about being the oldest. She said, "Trying to solve the problem". As a big sister she is so generous and caring. She plays with Colin and Lauren like they are her peers. She helps create the play time and gets very excited about the ideas they generate together. When disagreements arise she is always looking to please everyone and makes suggestions. And most of the time it works!
Whitney is a very faithful friend. She and her best friend Elsie have been together in class three years in a row now and have the sweetest little friendship. They both love art and are constantly making things together during their indoor recess time. The other day she told me that when they grow up they are going to open an art shop in either Thailand or Ireland. Her other good friend is Caelyn and they have lots of fun playing legos and barbies. Lots of giggles!
Whitney did gymnastics this Fall and really enjoyed it. She is still working on getting that cartwheel but made huge improvement on the vault and bars and loves the beam. I think the class is great for building body strength and confidence. This winter she is doing tennis and is really improving her skills. We look forward to another busy Spring softball season.
At her teacher conference she got rave reviews. Whitney always works extra hard. Often finishes her tasks early and jumps right on some extra work, reading or drawing. She is reading at a 3rd grade level and is in the top math group. She and Elsie were the first in their class to complete addition and subtraction literacy for 2nd grade and have started multiplication. She loves art class of course and going to the library to get new books.
Whitney you continue to amaze us with your strong character and caring nature. You make us proud everyday!
Goofy girl selfie
With Elsie at the school winter party
Managing the kid play while Mama cooks dinner.
Helping me make 9 pans of cinnamon rolls at Christmas!
Fun trip to the mall over winter break.
Coloring; a favorite pastime in this house.
Whitney and Elsie visited Caelyn after her tonsillectomy.
Lego Master
After school sister cuddles
Baby brother before school cuddles.
Somehow I don't have a recent picture of her and Colin. But they have such a close relationship. They sleep over together every weekend and holiday!
I love their closeness and love for one another.
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