WOOOO HOOOO!!!!

They did it...We did it? I don't know...someone did it! I'VE GOT TWO KIDS ON THE HONOR ROLL!!! So, yeah, WOOOO HOOOOO!!! This calls for a celebration, people. Carter got a new computer game that he wanted, because, let's face it...getting to this point for him was a STRUGGLE.

Then, Maggie and I were at CVS, and she wanted some toy, and I said, "No." And she sort of mutters under her breath, "I had good grades, too." Ugh, it was like a punch to the stomach. She does have good grades....all the time. She's had straight A's all year long...and it's what we've come to expect from her. What I don't want to do is lose sight of the fact that although A's may come to her a little more easily than they do to Carter, she still puts in the work.

I remember growing up and feeling that way a little. I would work sort of hard, and get A's and it was no big deal. My sister worked much harder, and sometimes still couldn't achieve those A's. But when she would bring home a good grade, it seemed like the world knew. When I brought home an A, it seemed no one really noticed. I hated that. I am determined now that it won't be the same for her.

Maggie and I went to the store last night and she picked out a DS game that she's been wanting. She also knows that if she maintains straight A's for the year, she will be rewarded...grandly. I'm really, really proud of her work ethic and her grades.

I know someday, she'll get it. I get it now...why it WAS a big deal when Michelle brought up a grade or Johnathan's grades came up. But right now, while she's little, she shouldn't have to "get it." She should only have to know that I'm so, so proud of her.

And I'm proud of Carter, too! I know I've two smarties on my hands...it's nice when the report cards agree with me...