Olivia got to be in her first school program this year. Every year the Elementary school puts on quite a production for Christmas and this year was no exception. Olivia's class was instructed to dress up as a toy – we decided she should be a doll. Lexi helped her with her hair and make up and Olivia looked just as cute as she always does. She made quite a hit during her classes performance as she danced all over the gym with her magnetic smile. She was also such a good singer and very animated in her face and with the actions. I received several compliments – even from strangers, about what a great job she did and that she was their favorite toy to watch. She is a performer we will always make time to go see! Love my doll.
Olivia has really enjoyed attending Kindergarten this year. Her teacher is Mrs. Clinton and she tells me that Olivia is at the top her the class. Her classmates ask Olivia to read them the questions on the homework pages or books. I think it is a very good thing for her self esteem. I am happy for her and that she is doing her best while at school. She likes to play with Emily Miller and Andy Jane at school. She also gets to go to a playgroup every Wednesday morning with Emily, Jaden Lerwill, and Matthew Taylor. These boys have also become some of Olivia's good friends.
Olivia also began taking piano lessons when school started. She takes from the same teacher as Lily, Holly Miller. Olivia did such a great job at her first ever recital. The room was full of lots of people and she just stood right up without thinking about it and did a flawless performance. When Olivia gets up in front of people she has a cute nervous habit of spinning her hair on her fingers and getting the cutest smile – it is so cute! When she got up to introduce her song, she did this and it melted more people's heart than just mine. She also does this same twirling thing when she gives the talk or scripture in Primary – even the primary program. I am proud of her willingness & confidence in being in front of people.
Olivia is becoming a very good helper around the house as well. She unloads the dishwasher like a pro and vacuums her room and cleans her cubby up without any help! She has had to become an independent child as her mom is very distracted and busy with managing the home front. Olivia reminds me that she needs to practice the piano or do her homework! What mom wouldn't love that kind of initiative?!