Mowgli the Mathlete!

Greetings y'all ;

Happy Friday everyone ! Not sure where to begin. Yesterday started off like any other day. A minor hiccup in the morning as we prepared for school but just another day. As usual the universe felt we could use a change. Fortunately we are the Robinson Boys and are somewhat flexible.

Ok quick background knowledge for ya. Zander's school participates in the First in Math program, which involves solving mathematic problems online. Students earn virtual stickers for correct answers. Hmmm we've no computer at home so it seems we're at a slight disadvantage. It seemed to be a dilemma because Junior Mint likes challenges and enjoys showing off his brain. We made a deal he could use my computer after school if he behaved in school. He bought into it. I mean he went all in!

He was the first in his class to reach 500 stickers! He's trying to work his way into the top twenty for his school, top ten for his grade and top hundred for his grade across the county. Quite a noble goal for a lad lacking a computer at home. The most humbling part is the way his teacher and classmates celebrated his success!

He received a 500 sticker certificate and got to wear a number 1 in Math lanyard. The teacher surprised me by having Zander hide in my room and jump out to show me his rewards! The teacher also gave me a star that stated he had a perfect morning! Turns out he had a perfect day! I wonder if there is a correlation between showering praise on him for his academic acumen and improve behavior. I was so grateful they saw his brilliance !

Each day is new day , we can hope for the best and learn. I wasn't trying to brag about my young man but you know the weeks we've had so we needed yesterday. I'm proud of Mowgli the Mathlete !

Thanks for reading again today.