The Spelling Test

In the second week of school Jude had his first major learning assignment. He needed to learn 5 words and be able to spell them and write them on his own by Friday for his spelling test. I was so stressed out about it. Jude is going to have a spelling test?!!!! So like a maniac parent I obsessed over these five silly words and every evening Jude and I spent a lot of time practicing. We used letter magnets to make it a little more fun which Jude appreciated and loved. At times he got pretty frustrated over writing practice but then he would buckle down and keep at it. Thursday night came and I gave Jude two practice spelling tests. I was nervous and was hoping with my whole heart he had really learned those words. And yet again my kiddo surprised me and spelled every single word correctly and wrote them out well too. I almost cried. It was the first time in a long time that I felt proud of what we accomplished. I want the best for my son and I will study every night with him so he learns well and becomes an even smarter kid than he already is. I love him!