Join the Club

It's funny taking a backseat to watch our kids in their various involvements.

Emily joined 4H this year as a member of the Berks County 4H Rabbit and Cavy Club. She is "mommy" to one bunny named Earl Grey. She attends the monthly meetings with the same gusto and enthusiasm she does everything and has been a very eager participant of this club, even though half the time she isn't really sure what's she supposed to be doing.

But tonight she felt officially accepted. She was nominated to be a "Pledge Leader" for next year -- a small, yet important, part of the 4H club staff. She'll lead the club members in saying the 4H or American Pledge.

With shining eyes and excitement bubbling over, she called and told her daddy on our way home. She wanted to call her grandparents, too.

She feels all jittery...she feels important...she feels a little more grown-up...

But most important she feels like she's a definite part of this club. She belongs now.

That's a big part of kidhood, huh....