Live Strong, Be Strong, Write Strong!

Paige was the 1st grade winner from her school in the "Live Stong, Be Strong, Write Strong!" writing contest. For this she received a tee shirt and got to read her story at today's all school assembly. Auntie Missy and Mommy went to watch. Her story is called "My Pets" and here is what she wrote:

My Pets

I love my dog.

He keeps me safe, sleeps with me and plays with me.

He is blonde and furry.

My fish are fun to watch.

They chase each other.

They have a castle in the tank.

By: Paige Tetro

We are so proud of her!!

Casting Champion

Paige has a hidden talent. Chris took her to the Springfield Sportsman Show at the Big E last weekend and while they were there she tried fishing in a man made pond. She also entered a casting contest where they have to cast their bait onto a target at certain distances away. There's a whole program called CastingKids where they have these contents nationwide and the winners can get scholarships. Paige entered the contest twice. A perfect score was 150 (50 points each for 3 different types of casts). The first time she got a 60. But the 2nd time she entered she got a 100 which was enough points to qualify her to win the contest enter the state championship!! She took home a Zebco 33 fishing pole, a medal, a certificate, some lures, a target to practice with, a t-shirt and a coupon for a free fishing trip with a paid adult! It was unbelievable! Here are some pictures of her from the local website (MassBass).

Joshy pooped on the potty!

Last night during dinner Joshy was really struggling to poop. Chris took him out of his high chair and asked if he'd like to try to go on the potty. Joshy has been asking to use the potty every night for a week or so. Usually around bathtime when his diaper comes off. And after a few nights of him peeing on the floor we're all for it! But he's never actually done anything. Well shortly after they went in there we heard clapping and cheering. Paige and I burst in the room and Joshy was looking a little dazed, not quite sure what had happened and staring at the gigantic poop in the toilet. We clapped and cheered for a while but he just seemed a little freaked out. I'm sure he won't do it again for quite some time but we're pretty proud of the little guy for at least having an interest and wanting to try already.