Carlos did a great job at his 1st Grade Author’s Night.  He was feeling tired earlier in the day, so he came home from school at lunchtime (along with Trey, who was also feeling sick).  Both boys went straight to Mama’s bed to watch a movie but they fell right to sleep.  I knew they weren’t up to par.  I talked with Carlos’ teacher about whether to bring him to read his story and she encouraged me to have him try, that she would put him first in the line up if that helped.  He was feeling a little better and still had no fever so off we went.  He was set to be reader #13, but after the first reader he came and curled up on my lap and said he was so tired he didn’t think he could stay awake to read.  His teacher saw and had him read right away.  He did a great job, then came to sit with me and fell right to sleep for the rest of the readings.
The cutest part, though, was that his best friend, Frankie kept looking up to check on him and was really trying to get him to laugh (while he was awake).  So sweet.
Here’s the story….