Author's Tea

Every first grader at Pacen's school has to participate in "Author's Tea." They each have to write and illustrate a book and then read it in front of all the first grade and guests that they invite. It's a pretty big deal. At the beginning of the year when they told me about it, I thought and even said, "Well, we'll see if that really happens!" (Do you remember preschool graduation!?!?! It's kind of fun to remember things like that.) I really had doubts but Mrs. Howitt never did. And today was Pacen's turn and he was so excited! And we were shocked. We've been playing it up all week and he was all ready.

The inside of the program.

Pacen's cheering section. Kathy is out here, not just for this, but I'm so glad it worked out that way. And Peggy and Bill, our adopted grandparents out here. In this picture they are taking care of Roman....first grandchildren get all the attention!

Waiting patiently for his turn. They saved the best for last.

Reading his book. He's such a stud. His book had three components...all his favorite things. Basketball, Darth Maul, and ice cream. It was fantastic. Very Pacen.

Afterwards eating treats and signing his book. He was trying to get away from me. Can you believe that?!?!!? He's already embarrassed by his mom. I'm so proud. :)

The video. The moderators are the best. They are very well trained first graders.

And you can see his whole story here. I love technology. His story is The Stranger Who Took the Ball. We are so proud of you, Pacen! You are becoming such a brave little guy!