All our kids participated in the library reading program at the base library this summer. I entered what they read and what I read to them online and they got to earn some different prizes. This week the base library ended their program and had their end of year reading program party. Scott got a call that John had won an award at the reading party (determined by a drawing) and they wanted to know if we would be at the party. We were planning to go to the party for at least part of it anyway, so we went. At the very end of the party, which included food and an animal show, they gave out awards. John got called up and won a Rock and Roll Elmo toy. He was definitely the smallest reading program winner. There he is with Scott up on the stage. At first I think he didn't know what was going on but then got excited when he saw the Elmo toy and heard people clapping.
Here is John with his major award! He didn't know why he was getting it, but he was excited! Anna was mad that he won, citing that he couldn't even read as a reason he shouldn't win. I see her point, but reading to him still counts and he won by a drawing, fair and square. Plus Anna needs to learn about losing gracefully.
Anna got plenty of chances to play with Elmo and help John play with it.
John loved hearing Elmo sing and watching him dance and play instruments, so he liked his new toy. It's sort of like an early birthday present. Good job listening to all those stories, John! Hooray for reading!
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