Finn's teacher pulled me aside when I picked him up yesterday (uh oh!) but for a good reason this time. I could tell she was excited about something and wanted to share. She said that she is very impressed with Finn's ability to WRITE letters and specifically his NAME! Yes, people...the boy who refuses to color or write or draw can almost write his name! He likes the white board so he can wipe it off! She also said that what impressed her more was his ability to recognize the names of his classmates (and if you saw some of these names, you'd be impressed, too!). She thinks this is rudimentary READING! What? I know! He continues to amaze me every day.
Korri's note said her 18 month swimsuit is too small! Crap...didn't she JUST get into 18 month clothes?!?! So, off to buy a bigger suit for her. Hopefully I can find a good deal, since school/fall stuff is already out. AND she apparently kept taking her glasses off yesterday. This frustrated Jim and me because she doesn't touch them at home..unless she is bored, like in the car. I also thought it might be to get attention ("No, Korri, leave your glasses on!"). Either way, not exactly sure what they want me to do about it since she doesn't do it at home and I'm not there during the day. My thoughts? Pay more attention to her...but every parent thinks that! So this morning, in the car before I dropped them off at daycare I said, "Korri, leave your glasses ON today!" and she started crying. Hmmm...
Parenting and life self-reflections from a former stay-at-home mom turned full-time working mom (cont.):
6. An uninterrupted, private shower not only isn’t a privilege, it just doesn’t happen…unless you get up before the sun.
7. Shirts are just harder to put on and take off then pants. Deal with it and offer to help.
8. Even though the odds are 50/50, when putting them on themselves, children’s shoes ALWAYS end up on the wrong feet. If they don't care, you shouldn't either.
9. The best things in life truly are free: stomping in leaves or puddles, running through a sprinkler, throwing rocks into the river, snuggling with your child, a kiss, giving encouragement, blowing a raspberry on a little round belly…too bad we don’t pay attention to and value these things more. However, a full night’s sleep is free and also highly valued in our house!
10. Grandmas are the best thing God ever invented! For both the grandchild AND the parent!
Again, feel free to comment or add some of your own!
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