What I Like About (and hope for) You...

In 2017 we started a family tradition 

of spending some time together the night before school, 

talking about what we like about each of the school kids, 

and what we hope for them.

It's been an awesome way to model

encouragement, observation, hope...

cuz we often live without saying these things aloud.
And we then prayed for each other.

So, I'm going to write them here for posterity!

TAYLOR LEE

Jacob notices you are good at sports things, especially throwing the softball
Jacob hopes that you still have fun even with the changes because of corona virus

Dad notices you are accepting more responsibility (like making eggs for us all in the morning)
Dad hopes that you enjoy your last year at Alkali Creek and last year of elementary school

Robbie notices you are funny and like books just like him
Robbie hopes that you will enjoy new and old friends as you finally get to see them

Mom notices you are responsive to correction and truly trying to improve
Mom hopes that your fifth grade year is a good bridge toward your incoming teen years

ROBBIE JOHN

Taylor notices you are determined and like to complete what you start
Taylor hopes that you will enjoy your new class and new-to-our-school teacher

Mom notices you enjoy facts and details and it brings her joy
Mom hopes that you encounter new levels of friendship as you go back into the classroom

Dad notices you are excited for and find joy in new things, especially the details of it
Dad hopes that you continue to learn and grow as a student when you get to class

Jacob notices you are creative, especially at building LEGOs
Jacob hopes that you have fun at recess and sit by friends in class that help you be responsible

JACOB STERLING

Robbie notices you are funny and make him laugh
Robbie hopes that you will have a fun time in first grade

Taylor notices you know how to cheer others up when they are feeling sad, even her
Taylor hopes that you'll make and enjoy wonderful friends

Mom notices you are tender meaning you're patient, kind, sweet and understanding
Mom hopes that you grow greatly in reading and come to enjoy it

Dad notices you are adventurous and like to try new things
Dad hopes that you enjoy and fit into the new Quest classes you get to be part of