Still Three and Loving Life...

I dropped Maddie off at school this morning fully expecting that the next time I saw here would be with sister in hand. Ends up that sister is just as stubborn as Maddie and will do things her own way in her own time. She's moved to an "unfavorable" position so we'll just a little bit longer...

Today was an important day at school for Maddie though. It was the annual Shanghai American School Spirit Walk. Every time we get Maddie's House Shirt out, she just starts giggling. This year, she wrote us invitation to participate with her - which we couldn't do, but I was able to snap this pic beforehand. Maddie is a PUMA, Ms. Preeti is a PUMA, Malin is a PUMA.... Maddie couldn't be happier! I amazed that she knows and recognizes all of the House names. Falcons, Bears, Dolphins... she knows them all and says, "look mommy, that boy is dolphin!"

I love this school for her - it's such a positive and uplifting environment. As a parent, my favorite things is how the grades mix together. Middle school kids go into Maddie's class to read, older elementary kids acknowledge her in the hall... it's a genuine community. Maddie is one lucky young lady and loving life all the way...