Had to mention this…

Every year, the teachers at First Baptist “name” their students for Thanksgiving. The teachers think about an appropriate Indian name each child should receive and incorporate it into an Indian headband, art project, etc….Mrs. Martrano explained that they really think about each child and try to find a very fitting “name.”

Last year, Mrs. Jordan humorously bestowed “Morning Dove” upon our sweet McCanless because she isn’t quite the morning person, a sarcastic approach that certainly was appropriate. (We love Mrs. Jordan-she was exactly what McCanless needed for a first year teacher-so much fun!)

This year McCanless’ Indian name is “Free Spirit.”

I see it and know that Mrs. Martrano hit the nail on the head, but as a parent, I always wondered if McCanless was the same little person at school as she is at home and elsewhere. Now I know! She is what she is, my little free spirit!