My Girls

A few days ago we got a note from Kylie's teacher letting us know that Kylie was going to be receiving the Hughes High Flier Award, an award they hand out I think every six weeks when report cards go home. Each teacher picks a student from their class to single out due to their achievements. We were excited for Kylie (she didn't know though), but we were a bit concerned about how Megan would feel about it. Megan has been trying to earn one of these awards since she started Kindergarten. She's even asked her teachers what she can do to earn it (her teachers have told me that honestly half the time they just pick names out of a hat, choosing from the kids who work hard and do what they are supposed to do). We were concerned that Megan would be really upset that Kylie got this award only 12 weeks into her first year and Megan still hasn't gotten one and she is almost halfway through her third year.

This morning was the assembly where Kylie found out she got her award. Rob went alone as Jack and Beth weren't awake yet. He called me later to let me know how things went. When Kylie's name was read, Megan clapped the loudest. Rob said he could hear her as she turned to her friends and proudly said "that's MY sister!!!"

We are so proud of Kylie! She was singled out for always being willing to help others and for working really hard on her own work as well. We are incredibly proud of Megan as well! My children's love for each other and selflessness in support of each other never ceases to amaze me. What incredible children they are! All I can do is stand back and say "those are MY daughters!"