Reading Buddy

For the first time, Matthew is a "reading buddy" instead of having one. In his school, the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders pair up with the K's, 1's and 2's. Matthew has a kindergarten boy as a buddy. Matt goes to his class and reads to him for 20 minutes every other week.

I asked Matthew about it. He didn't say much (as usual) but I think he feels big.

He was also the first person in his class to make the RC reading goal this time, so you can ask him about it on the phone. Last quarter, he almost didn't make the goal at all, and all his friends got prizes. I think that made him motivated to do well this time. His teacher gives out good prizes.

Also, Matthew has been eating an absurd amount of food. He usually does that before and during a growth spurt so be prepared for a taller kid next time you see him. He ate a whole canteloupe in two sittings. Lastnight, he had 2 hot dogs (minus bun) and seven pieces of canteloupe. He's been asking for a banana at bedtime, and eating them for snack. Also, he wants four waffles in the morning. Sheesh. Hopefully this ends soon because were out of fruit.