Today was the 4th and 5th grade spelling bee. Clayson was a 4th grade representative. He was top speller in his class so he got to participate in the bee. Last night he tried saying that his throat hurt, until I told him the spelling bee was today and that he could not miss that. He never mentioned it again. (I may hear it tonight because there is nothing special going on tomorrow.) We studied the words on the way to school, that's us - the procrastinator family. I could tell he was excited and nervous. I assured him that no matter if he got out on the first word or the last that it was an honor just to be on that stage as a good speller. The bee started at 8:40 and I was a judge that had to listen to the speller and gave sentences and / or definitions upon request. I was front and center, with my camera, of course. I counted out the students and found Clayson's first word, pirate. I was so glad to know that he would make it to the next round. He made me proud by spelling pirate and then another word correctly. The third round, his word was "interesting". He spelled it like we say it "intresting". Darn, he was out! I was just proud that he made it this far and that he is a good speller. (Spelling things incorrectly is one of my biggest pet peeves - and it may stem from me receiving the spelling award in 2nd grade with a 102%. I cherish that trophy.) His teacher told me later that Clayson had told her it made him nervous for me being right there watching him. Maybe I should just be a bystander next year.
Just for the record, I do have a daughter that will give me plenty to post about soon! I can't believe that I haven't written a story about her. Her time is coming.
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Good job Clayson! I will never forget the word Nette-Nette lost on at the county wide spelling bee - dessert. At least I know how to spell what I can't have now:)
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