The girl has summer assignments for school. A workbook and three book reports to complete.

Im really for it in theory but not so much in reality. Its the same concept I have about rules...I love rules, until they apply to me. Then, not so much.

Its much easier for us during school when there is a defined time and place for it. There is no whining and no struggle. 4 30 until its finished is" homework time. " Except for reading...that is at bedtime.

Summertime is harder. I wish I were better about making her do it in the morning but in reality our schedule changes from day to day so that makes it tough. Somtimes we are heading out the door, sometimes people are coming over, sometimes we are swimming or doing chores.

She is a good solid student overall. Its interesting to me because I was a highly motivated student all through school (think Hermione from Harry Potter), one would even say a very annoying overachiever. She is content to do what she needs to do and go on with life. Not a bare minimum kind of girl...she likes to do a good job, but lets say would rather just use markers than paint and sequins and confetti for a project.

It will be interesting to see how she shakes out in middle school and high school. Either way, I can see that she is one happy girl and that is huge to me!