Person Of The Week

Addison has been a very patient pupil as she has watched most of her classmates be "Person Of The Week" throughout the first part of this school year.  Last week was finally her time to shine.  She was rather excited about it.  Once I broke the news to her she managed to remind us about ten times per day.  It was funny because she'd say it super fast as in "Daddy, I'm dapersonofdaweek!!"  Rinse & Repeat.

Being person of the week is no small task.  First, we got to pick out what snacks we were going to bring for BOTH days.  She picked bananas and raisins and animal crackers and pretzels and apple juice.  After each day, she told me about which ones they ate that particular day and reminded me that they were the snacks WE brought.  

Another duty for such a calling is to be the line leader.  She wore that badge with pride. Usually she tells me about things that happened at preschool as they trickle out of her memory during the remaining part of the day.  This one was slipped into a conversation about something random....possibly her trying to be a big girl.  I made sure to stop our conversation and go on and on about her responsibilities as a line leader.  Such an exciting thing at that age.  I'm glad she was proud to be one.  

Another duty is making a collage all about yourself to share with your classmates.  We spent last week's FHE working on Addison and spotlighting her as a family.  Mommy and Addison decorated her board (a bright pink poster board - she picked herself) and Daddy played defense with keeping Jonas from ripping it all to pieces.  It turned out rather pretty even if it did partially blind anyone that stared at it too long.  

She insisted we go with the bright pink poster board.  I initially tried to change her mind and then thought....eh the heck with it.  She loves her some pink.  Just a bit of description on her "Person of the Week" poster....

First, pink - she LOVES the color pink.  Milk - she will down it quicker than you can pour it.  We've had to actually cut her off of it before bed so we can avoid wet sheets at night.  Popcorn - she will eat this any time of the day/night.  Daddy is her supplier both in providing the corn for her (and him) and also giving her the DNA that acquires her taste/love of the corn.  It's a Hufford thing I'm learning.  And so far 2 out of 2 kids have been diagnosed with it.  Next, a picture of a cute little Addison.  Next, a picture of none other than Barbie.  I tried to not over-worry at her statement of "I want to be Barbie when I grow up" and her insistent request on putting Barbie's picture on there.  Those aren't the words any mother is dying to hear.  I'm trying to convince myself it's all innocent at this age.  Lets hope she changes her aspirations by the time she's hitting puberty.  Next, a picture of her "helping take care of brother".  She is a very good helper for Mom and loooovvvveeesss her little brother.  I love that she does.  Next, a family picture (a bit outdated but I do dread taking those things).  Next, strawberries...while she loves any/all fruit she inhales strawberries.  Next, her swinging at the park.  One of her favorite things to do.  She will happily spend 95% of her time at the park swinging.  Next, a picture of her and Jonas reading books at the library.  She loves going there and loves reading books as well.  And lastly, a picture of her riding Aunt Sarah's horse.  She learned to love that experience and still loves to talk about it to this day.

In a nutshell, that is Addison.  I'm so glad she got to be the focus at preschool for the week.  She is such an obedient, helpful, and somewhat shy girl that I doubt she has much time in the spotlight on any normal occasions.  Glad the teachers gave her a chance to enjoy it this week.