Our 8-year old Sweet Student

While her tricky brothers are goofing around being mischievous in the mornings, our girl is usually found sitting quietly doing her schoolwork.

Rayna has tremendous perseverence and focus when she's working.  Even when things are challenging, she doesn't give up, but keeps trying again and again!
This morning at a couple of different times I said things like, "Good job, Rayna!  You did well on that worksheet."
She responded both times with, "Awww, Mom.  Can I just give you a hug?  Because you're... my... mother."

Very thankful for that!