Cade's Promotion

Ever since Cade was little we knew he was special. He walked early, spoke well early, and was able to comprehend things that were far beyond his years. It's hard for me as an educator because I knew he was smart, but it was hard too because when I would tell others he was smart they just took it as me being a mom. So for a long time, Mark and I just took his "smartness" as normal. Then when he was in Pre-K, his teacher really brought out the best in him. Then when we had him tested he tested like a 2nd grader, but because of his personality, we put him in kindergarten. His Kindergarten teacher has been in education for over 20 years, and said this was the first time he ever felt it was a good idea to promote a child who is really much younger than the average Kinder kid. He said Cade was extremely bright, and would benefit from a challenge. Mark and I prayed about it, we talked to Bryce about it (because they would be in the same class), and spoke to the first grade teacher about it. We tried him out in the 1st/2nd combo for a month, and the 1st grade teacher said he was smart. She was really impressed with him. But if you have spent time with Cade you would see that he is not pompous, arrogant, nor a show off. I've had "friends" try to test his abilities b/c they are in education, but he does not respond to that. He thrives in the classroom and in his sunday school class. I know every parent thinks their child is smart (and rightfully so), but it's just nice to have what we knew ever since he was small validated by someone else in the education field. We know God gave him these abilities for a reason, and we can't wait to see how He uses them.

By the way the 1st grade teacher says Bryce has been "taking care" of Cade in class. Making sure he knows what he's supposed to do, and Bryce is really excited to have his brother in class with him.