Star Student and Mobile Molly

When I picked Morgan up from school on Monday she had a decorated star in her hand. I asked her about it, and she told me she was the "Star Student" of the week. I am very proud of her for this. It took several rounds of questioning to determine that the children earn stars throughout the week for different things like listening, answering questions, helping out. The student with the most stars at the end of the week is named "Star Student". Teacher Tom decorates the star and presents it to that child on Monday.

Gone are the days when I can set Molly down on the floor with a few toys while I brush my hair and teeth in the morning, or type in the blog. She is so quick and adventurous now. I've had to put plugs in all of the outlets, which Morgan never seemed to bother with. Molly can spot one a mile away and make a b-line for it in no time flat. And I would love to know what genius put the bright red panic buttons at floor level. A bright red button just begging to pushed by curious little fingers. Garbages are on tabletops, cabinets are locked shut, and curtains are rigged so that Molly can't pull them down.

While this newfound mobility is frustrating, I am really proud of her. In no time, she will be running after Morgan. I know she could walk if she would try. The other night she was standing between the couch and the coffee table, pivoting between the two. She was laughing so hard, so proud of herself. She has a favorite window that she loves looking out. And will stay there for several minutes. Not only is she mobile, she is learning and understanding Chinese. She understands several words and will point to what you are saying. She knows light, big sister (sounds like JJ), little sister (MayMay), MaMa, ball, balloon, book and hand. She can clap her hands or give high 5 if you ask in Chinese. Its amazing! She can even say big sister, or what sounds like JJ. Its so cute!