Ella is bossy. Maybe it's because she's the oldest. Or maybe because she was the ONLY child for almost 7 years. Dustin and I have to have talks with her about not being so bossy with her friends; that sometimes others would like to be in charge.
This year Ella was chosen to be on her schools student council; ie: Youth 2000. Why? She was chosen because of her leadership skills. And that makes me super proud.
Ella IS bossy, but she leads. When I peak outside while she is playing with friends, I see a line of kids running around behind her.
This year for Youth 2000 she gets an opportunity to build these leadership skills that she is already showing. One girl and on boy from each class (3rd, 4th and 5th) make up the student council. They have meetings once a month. They are going to participate in community service. Each Friday she will wear a special youth 2000 shirt so that all other students know they can come to her for help of any kind. These youth 2000 kids are the schools examples of how to act and treat others, and Ella takes this very seriously. She has already told me of opportunities she has had to help other kids that need it.
The Youth 2000 put on the schools Veterans day assembly this week. She wore her best dress, had a part, and passed out flowers to the veterans in attendance.
Dad, Parker and I loved seeing her in action!
Go Ella! Sadie is the same way - super bossy. This gives me hope that her bossiness might come in handy some day! And maybe I just need to change my perspective and encourage her to lead instead. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThats so great! Good job Ella.
ReplyDeleteAllie is also bossy. I really think it is an oldest child thing. :)