Independent

My first month or so in kindergarten has been quite an experience. First, I enter the Battle Academy school building by myself - I do not want mommy and daddy following me in. I know 100s of places in there and know how to get there. I sometimes bring my own lunch, but I sometimes eat what they make at school when it is hot dogs, pizza, corn dogs or something like that.

When I enter the class each day, I unpack my backpack and get organized on my own. I have workstations I go to through the day in class. My teacher Ms. Henderson told mommy that I was a good leader and that I am making good choices. We have colors that tell us how our day goes each day. Purple is the best and I usually get that. I have got a green before, but I have not gotten a yellow or red.

Each night I have homework. Mommy (sometimes daddy) reads the instructions and I pretty much do it myself. I have also learned to read Lego instructions and have started building my own trucks and cars from the directions.

I am also a good big brother. Lucy looks up to me and I sometimes have to tell her about right and wrong. We are really good friends.

Tonight after watching Star Wars Clone Wars and Goosebumps with daddy, I went to the bathroom and took a shower by myself. I soaped my own body, shampooed my own hair, turned off the shower, dried off, got dressed and got ready for bed. (editor's note - the kid just turned five)