Nathan won our homeschool association's annual spelling bee for his grade level yesterday. He's like a spelling machine. I was so proud of him. Since he's an AS Kid, it's a temptation to focus on his deficiencies. It was so refreshing to see him in a comfortable setting, doing something that he excels at.

A funny part was at the end when it was a "spell off" between him and another gal to determine the winner. The caller told Nathan to spell government, and Nathan just sat there staring at the floor in what looked like deep thought. After about 15 seconds the caller said, "Do you need me to repeat the word?" Nathan didn't say anything. Finally Brandi whispered, "Nathan, it's your turn." He shot his head up immediately and said, "I did not know it was my turn. Government. G-O-V-E-R-N-M-E-N-T. Government." :-)