Thursday, November 06, 2008

I never thought this day would come.

I very nearly wept this morning.

My son struggles to be 'a reader.'

Something in the last two weeks has clicked for him.

He wants to read. He works at reading.

Today he offered to read to the class.
To see my boy sit in front of the class and read... This child that fought me last year, nearly weeping at the thought of reading... This child that fought me all summer when it was time to read... This child that has told me too many times to count that it's "too hard."

To see him read with confidence brings tears to my eyes.

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6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yayhoo for The Boy!!!!! Time to smother him in smooches - hah! -BB

Anonymous said...

Ooooh that is so wonderful. It's such a relief when they finally get it eh?

Unknown said...

That is sooooooo awesome!!!!!

Tree said...

As another mom to a boy who is not a super reader, it is awesome to behold! YAYYYYY!

Cathy said...

How wonderful. As a teacher and a mum, I totally get your joy :)

Unknown said...

okay. that had me tearing up for him too. way to go buddy! if you can read, you can do ANYTHING!