Landon's 2nd grade award ceremony

Landon has had a really great 2nd grade year.  He was awarded A/B Honor Roll and 2x2 Library Award (reading 2x2 books and completing a report).  His teachers have been fabulous too.  I am including this next part as this is my scrapbook/baby book..... at the end of this year, after a very lengthy testing process, Landon was diagnosed with dyslexia.  His grades are good, he is reading on grade level, but something wasn't quite right.  His teacher first shared her concerns with me and I requested that he undergo testing for it.  He is so smart and observant and able to compensate very well so all of his other teachers had never caught it. I had always felt something was "off" with his reading, but his teachers always dismissed my concerns because he was meeting all expectations academically. Even the dyslexia teacher, after meeting with him a few times, wasn't sure he had it.  Further in depth testing, revealed he did.  When I was telling Landon, I was telling him it had nothing to do with him being "not smart" or anything like that.  Simply his brain reads/works differently- that was all.  I told him a lot of famous people had it and we were looking up the list online.  He calmly/matter of factly said, "so one day they are going to have to add me to that list".  He truly believes he will be famous and can do anything.  His confidence will carry him far coupled with his motivation and intelligence.  I can't wait to see what the future holds!  Landon, one day if you are reading this as an adult, I hope you know you have handled this entire situation with grace.  You have never let anything slow you down.  You give your very best effort and now we know you were working extra hard everyday.  I'm so happy this was caught early so you can tackle this and move forward just like you always do.  You have the best attitude and I'm so proud. Love, Mommy :-)