Teacher Conferences

I have been in a debate with myself about schooling for Landon next year. He has one more year of preschool, and I want it to be the right amount. You know, a good balance between prepping for KG and spending time with Mommy! Through this situation, I have learned alot about Landon's abilities. WARNING: Bragging begins now!!!! Landon recognizes and can write all his letters, even some of the lower case ones. He can count past 40, sometimes even to 100! He can problem solve and is socially well-adapted to a classroom. He's helpful and shows empathy when appropriate. And although he doesn't show these talents off to me, these are all wonderful things...and it makes my heart swell knowing my little man is doing so well!

I had an official Parent/Teacher conference for Claire this week. WARNING: More bragging!!!! The teacher told me everything I already knew about her academic abilities...reading is above grade level, easily learns math, writing is a breeze. But then I heard some things that surprised me a little...the teacher told me about Claire's kindness to everyone, and how she doesn't gossip or intentionally hurt others' feelings (which I was informed is starting already!). Claire is VERY sensitive about what others may be feeling, and is inclined to ask them to share those feelings when she gets a chance. Her big heart shows in her writing at school. Some of the passages she came up with would bring a tear to your eye! So not only is she smart, she's also sweet...which makes this Mommy feel a little relieved. I say that only because I don't get to see that side of her often!