This sort of report does my heart good, because though I want our kids to be good students and get good grades, it's more important to me that they are good people. (I would be devastated to find out if they were ever rude or bullying to anyone.) I found myself close to tears as I muttered something about "working on math at home, but that there are no flashcards to teach kindness".
Landon is thriving in 6th grade and only needs to improve his penmanship (which is something I have pointed out to him many times), his teacher said he is a great part of their class and can handle anything she throws his way. Phew!
This hilarious bit of work hanging on the wall was done by a neighbor kid whose dad used to be Landon's scout leader (I'm assuming that's why he had this picture). Isn't this so funny?
Here's my version of accept/except sentences.
I have to accept that I will not be full strength in time for Paris.
I can do anything except stand up easily or walk normally. Hee.
This is a creepy bit of art Landon made in class, check out his spiky hair.
Whitney had me guess which picture was hers, but of course it had to be the one with so many details, including the rocket ship and shooting star.
Back update: I didn't sleep well last night and have been pretty sore today, but I took a nap this afternoon (mainly so I could lie flat for awhile) and woke up feeling so much better. I was able to get out of bed almost like a normal person, as opposed to the 5 minute process I've been doing lately to ease myself over onto my knees so I can stand up. The kids have been calling me "the roach" because I'm like a bug stuck on its back that can't turn over! It has been highly entertaining for them to watch this process each morning and night before we say prayer.
**Have you ever cried at an SEP conference?
Is raising kind kids important to you?
(What kind of a question is that?)
Do you love kid art?
What would your accept/except sentence for today be?**
Is raising kind kids important to you?
(What kind of a question is that?)
Do you love kid art?
What would your accept/except sentence for today be?**
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17 comments:
That is the best attribute a kid can have in my opinion. Way to go Whitney!
I often have to do the 5 min roll over and straighten up to get out of bed. My back and neck have issues.
"There are no flashcards to teach kindness"--so true, so true, we can't pawn that teaching off on worksheets, it only comes through practice and example.
The Roach. Now that is a funny one.
Accept/except. Hmmmm.
~I accept I will never understand physics at a conversational level (I've been listening to Einstein on CD).
~I would write more except it's time to get supper on the table.
I always get a bit teary at Parent/Teacher Conf. It's one of those moments when I feel like maybe I am doing a good job at this whole mothering thing.
I adore kid art.
I think Landon's face art is very cool!
I always have a few 'go to recipes' when I am not feeling the love in the kitchen...
SO awesome about the conferences! Seriously - I, too, want KIND littles. My motto around here is BE NICE. That goes for everything - everyone.
Loved your flash card comment...
Have "I" cried in a conference. I have one three occasions - once it was REALLY, REALLY embarrassing! *hmm, might have to do a flashback post about that*
I am accepting that my full time personal assistant leaves tomorrow. I am happy for him except now I get to do the 5:30am seminary carpool. JOY!
...off to write a talk on GATHERING for my Aux training mtg... (gather and strengthen) any thoughts?
dinner is a problem for me too! :)
the conferences sound great! I wish I felt like crying for happiness at one of my kid's conferences... maybe someday..
good luck getting ready to go, hope you feel a little better each day.
Your kids are really sweet. And it's sweet that you cried. I started crying at the dentist today when the hygienist was telling me about dropping her daughter off at college. Embarrassing! This post made me excited for P-T conferences someday!
My father-in-law would attend parent teacher conferences when his kids were little...he has 9 kids. Every single time, as the teacher would update on this or that grade/status/project, he would always ask, "well, that is good, but what I want to know is if my child is nice to the other students and to the teacher." I thought think that is a great way to look at a your child's progress.
"There are no flashcards to teach kindness." Now that brought me to the brink of tears. What an astute observation! And that lets you know you are really doing the right things with your kids right there. I have never cried in parent-teacher conferences, but I would if the teacher told me what Whitney's teacher told you! It makes me want to do better.
The roach. That is funny and sad, all at the same time.
I have to accept that living in a city is just a lot harder than my cushy life at home. Sometimes it about does me in, except that I remember what a great experience this is for my kids and then I go on!
I accept that people will make choices that I can tell will hurt them. This would fill me completely with sadness, except it allows me to have heartfelt conversations with my children about agency.
Don't even get me started on dinner time. Ugh.
I've cried (or at least gotten teary eyed) in more than one parent conference. Hearing such kind words about my kids melts me. I want nothing more than to raise kind, little people that grow up into kind adults.
I love your use of accept/except. Way to stay positive even when it all feels so grim.
Your kids are funny too. The Roach is a good one. Too bad it's at your expense.
What a fantastic thing to hear from your daughter's teacher! I do love kids' art very deeply. I can't wait to have it strewn about my house. Am going to think about the Accept/Except sentences all day.
i've cried like hell during SEP
I LOVE kid art....those pictures are great!
I almost cried while reading this post....I could not agree more. More than anything else I want my kids to grow up to be "good people". I have never heard it said better...."there are no flashcards to teach kindness".
Is it wrong that I want to cry because I am sad that my kids are so good and loving at school but not at home? I almost get angry with them because they are so sweet and perfect at school and then I get not so nice at home. Oh well, as long as they are good for others?
always cry.
and woo hoo it is about time we hear more moms saying words like this.
in a world of perfectionist moms who only seem to care about test scores, i love a mom who will care as much about their behavior as a test.
send that attitude out east!!
What an accomplishment. Your kids do seem to have nice temperaments. I'm sure that is a welcome relief to their teachers.
I have to accept the exceptions in my life.
Kelly was kind enough to ditch work and attend SEP conferences for me since our activity day leaders were brilliant in their planning of the mother-daughter activity at the same time as ALL FOUR of my SEP's!
I don't love kids art- briefly, but definitely not in a hang on to it forever kind of way.
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