what Mavericks do

I was volunteering at the kid's school, and the Asst. Principal stopped me in the hall and told me that I should be super-proud of him. he read "a whole book" to her today, and she was really impressed with how well he reads, including using inflection/emotion. after we got home...

me: is there something you need to tell me before I open your folder?
the kid: no. I got my sticker.
me: well, Ms. O stopped me in the hall today and said she needed to talk to me about you. do you know what it was about?
the kid: no.

so I told him about our conversation, and his face lit up. the hubby and I each gave him a big hug and told him how proud we are of him for doing such a good job.

the kid: that's what Mavericks do. "I can, I must, I will do my best!"