Three Cheers for Tuttle!

This is completely a blog post to brag on some of Tuttle's great accomplishments recently. We are so proud of our biggest boy.

#1- Tuttle had his writing selected for the school's Writing Wall. Only one student from each class is selected each month, and we were thrilled when Tuttle told us his journal about attending the circus with Gram was picked! Tuttle's writing has come A LONG way since the beginning of the year. He now wants to be an author and an illustrator when he grows up. (His teacher has been reading books by Tomie DePaola in class, and he loves him! He has become his idol since he is both an author and an illustrator.)

#2- Tuttle has been working to earn enough points to get his picture with the school's group of Accelerated Readers. After each book that he reads, he has the potential to earn points from quizzes based on the books. We have been reading books at home as much as possible for Tuttle to test on the next day. As of last week, he earned the points needed to make the wall with the Accelerated Readers. We are so proud of his determination and how far his reading has come! I know he will be a book worm just like I was as a child. :)

#3- Tuttle performed his first piano recital with his teacher and her other students at Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church this past Sunday. He had a large cheering section of Grandmommy, Grandaddy, Aunt Peach, Holland, Gram, Grumps, Mommy, Daddy, Maggie, and Jacob. He picked four of his best songs and confidently played. Jay and I loved that Tuttle had the opportunity to showcase all the work he has put into the piano.

His achievements do not stop there. Tonight Tuttle will test for his next stripe on his karate belt. Up to this point his attendance and participation in class have earned him new stripes and his orange belt. Now he has to demonstrate certain skills to prove that he is ready to advance on. He is excited and ready to perform for his instructors and karate friends!