Spelling Bee

Today, Nathan went up against the other kindergarten spelling bee champs from the 5 other classrooms. I was really nervous for him but he didn't seem phased by the whole thing. I was trying to prep him for losing. I even had Erin talk to him about how she didn't win her school's spelling bee last year. Of course I was hoping for him to win, but I was afraid he would be crushed if he lost. Fortunately the words started pretty easy. His words were "no, go, and, see, today, like, blue, orange, and black." I may have forgotten a couple, but those are the ones I remember. I knew that he wouldn't get blue and orange but fortunately those words came up when he was just up against one other girl and she missed her words as well. So they kept going until one got their word right and the other missed. Nathan seemed very calm while I was completely nervous for him. I can't bite my nails anymore because of my braces, but if I could, I wouldn't have any left.

Nathan finally won with the word black. We will have to celebrate with chocolate cake (especially since Mario is coming home early.) We went to the store after the spelling bee and I told the boys they could get some candy to celebrate. Nathan finished off his candy and then traded his trophy to Zach for the rest of Zach's candy. I had to overrule that. But Nathan offered to share it with Zach.

It has been a good opportunity to have a little talk with Zach about how Heavenly Father has given us each different talents. I think he got the message when he started congratulating Nathan on his win. As a mom it was so nice to witness his kindness to his brother.

Nathan wants to wait until next week to surprise Mario with his trophy. Nathan will get his own surprise tomorrow morning when he wakes up and finds Mario home early. They get to surprise each other. I can't wait!