Kev's out of town, so I went to Kaiden's school yesterday for Parent-Teacher Conference.
Let me tell you, I LOVE Parent-Teacher Conference!! I think it's rude to brag about yourself, but I think you should be able to freely brag about your kiddos. When someone else does, well, that's just extra frosting on the cake! And I loooooove frosting! =)
The first thing his teacher, Sarah, said was "Kaiden is like the perfect kid!"
Even though I agree, I laughed and said "He's great, but he has his moments!" lol. No one is perfect, right?!
Sarah said, "really? I never see them." Awww, I love a kid that is great when his parents aren't around!
(just to prove he has moments, here he is pouting last night over two more bites of banana, b/c he just wanted his desert! lol. Mama didn't budge, but I'm learning when he doesn't finish a meal just to leave it out for a bit and he'll usually go back and finish it. He did and then he got a granola bar.=)
Anyways, she said he is so so smart. That he's her little buddy and her and his best friend, Cameron, often "fight" over who's Kaiden he is. "My Kaiden!" "No, my Kaiden!" lol. So cute! When I told Kaiden Sarah told me that, he said "my Sarah!" Awww, he loves his teacher!
She also said that he's still shy and timid, but has come a long way from when he started school. He plays with the other kids, but she can tell he craves one-on-one time. This is so true, he loves connecting with people on an individual basis and really thrives on quality time.
She was saying that she thinks he's ready to move to Jessica's class. She teaches the next class up (2 1/2 to 3 yr. olds). She was saying that he picks up on things so fast and that he was too smart for her class now. She said he knows his numbers and probably knows his ABC's...I was like "huh?" She said when they sing in circle time that he never sings with them. I was literally shocked! I told her he sings all the time and has known his ABC's for a long time. I also told her that he does circle time at home and pretends he's the teacher. She thought that was too cute! I also told her that he recognizes all of his capital letters, knows all the colors and most shapes, too. She was like "wow! he's definitely too smart for my class." ha!
We talked a little more about a bully in class that Kaiden doesn't like, she showed me his art work and pictures she's taken of him. We agreed that she would start working with him more on eating a good lunch and potty training. All-in-all it was a great meeting! I'm proud of Kaiden and am happy that he's so smart just like his daddy! I definitely think he's ready to move to Jessica's class and am looking forward to it. One, she is there when he's dropped off in the morning, so we'll have more of a connection with her as with Sarah, we rarely see her b/c her hours are 8-5. Two, I think Sarah may baby Kaiden a bit b/c he is so good and sweet. I think Jessica will encourage him to take more chances. Plus, his best friend, Cameron, is in Jessica's class now, too. I know he will love that b/c he talks about Cameron all the time.
I left the school feeling happy, but a little concerned. I don't know why, but the not singing thing really bothered me at first. It's just so not him not to be involved in activities like that. After thinking about it for awhile, I came to a conclusion. My kid is different. He's unique and special. He's not the typical kid that just runs around aimlessly for something to do. Not that there's anything wrong with that and it's fun to boot, but Kaiden is an observer. He likes to watch and think about things. He's a sponge for sure. The fact that he knows the songs they sing and imitates his teacher and plays circle time at home, just proves that he's sitting back and taking it all in. And you know, that's a great trait to have. He's going to be someone that really gets to know people. That takes the time to care and learn about them. He's going to do things b/c he wants to, not b/c you tell him to. He's going to go big places, this one, and I'm so along for the ride! I will support and help him flourish in his own unique ways.
I believe as a parent it is my job to help and encourage him to be the person that he IS, not the person I think he should be. If he doesn't want to sing, then he doesn't sing. If he wants to wear socks in the summer, then he wears socks. If he wants to wait patiently at the playground for his turn even though all the other kids are jumping in front of him, ...well, that's when I step in and tell those crazy kids to back it up a minute and encourage him to go for it! ha! Sometimes you just need to nudge them a bit so they can enjoy themselves. =)
When I asked Kaiden why he doesn't sing in circle time he got a mad face and said "I don't wanna sing!" and that's okay with me.
On another note, since Kevin has been gone this week we've kinda of been having dance parties. We lay down Jo's blanket on the floor in her room as the dance floor and break it down! It's been the highlight of my my day all week. I love my kid and I love that he comes up with these things. Here he is sporting his new pj's before our dance party last night. The thing in his hand is Jo's earpiece to her phone..that's his mic!
Anyways, she said he is so so smart. That he's her little buddy and her and his best friend, Cameron, often "fight" over who's Kaiden he is. "My Kaiden!" "No, my Kaiden!" lol. So cute! When I told Kaiden Sarah told me that, he said "my Sarah!" Awww, he loves his teacher!
She also said that he's still shy and timid, but has come a long way from when he started school. He plays with the other kids, but she can tell he craves one-on-one time. This is so true, he loves connecting with people on an individual basis and really thrives on quality time.
She was saying that she thinks he's ready to move to Jessica's class. She teaches the next class up (2 1/2 to 3 yr. olds). She was saying that he picks up on things so fast and that he was too smart for her class now. She said he knows his numbers and probably knows his ABC's...I was like "huh?" She said when they sing in circle time that he never sings with them. I was literally shocked! I told her he sings all the time and has known his ABC's for a long time. I also told her that he does circle time at home and pretends he's the teacher. She thought that was too cute! I also told her that he recognizes all of his capital letters, knows all the colors and most shapes, too. She was like "wow! he's definitely too smart for my class." ha!
We talked a little more about a bully in class that Kaiden doesn't like, she showed me his art work and pictures she's taken of him. We agreed that she would start working with him more on eating a good lunch and potty training. All-in-all it was a great meeting! I'm proud of Kaiden and am happy that he's so smart just like his daddy! I definitely think he's ready to move to Jessica's class and am looking forward to it. One, she is there when he's dropped off in the morning, so we'll have more of a connection with her as with Sarah, we rarely see her b/c her hours are 8-5. Two, I think Sarah may baby Kaiden a bit b/c he is so good and sweet. I think Jessica will encourage him to take more chances. Plus, his best friend, Cameron, is in Jessica's class now, too. I know he will love that b/c he talks about Cameron all the time.
I left the school feeling happy, but a little concerned. I don't know why, but the not singing thing really bothered me at first. It's just so not him not to be involved in activities like that. After thinking about it for awhile, I came to a conclusion. My kid is different. He's unique and special. He's not the typical kid that just runs around aimlessly for something to do. Not that there's anything wrong with that and it's fun to boot, but Kaiden is an observer. He likes to watch and think about things. He's a sponge for sure. The fact that he knows the songs they sing and imitates his teacher and plays circle time at home, just proves that he's sitting back and taking it all in. And you know, that's a great trait to have. He's going to be someone that really gets to know people. That takes the time to care and learn about them. He's going to do things b/c he wants to, not b/c you tell him to. He's going to go big places, this one, and I'm so along for the ride! I will support and help him flourish in his own unique ways.
I believe as a parent it is my job to help and encourage him to be the person that he IS, not the person I think he should be. If he doesn't want to sing, then he doesn't sing. If he wants to wear socks in the summer, then he wears socks. If he wants to wait patiently at the playground for his turn even though all the other kids are jumping in front of him, ...well, that's when I step in and tell those crazy kids to back it up a minute and encourage him to go for it! ha! Sometimes you just need to nudge them a bit so they can enjoy themselves. =)
When I asked Kaiden why he doesn't sing in circle time he got a mad face and said "I don't wanna sing!" and that's okay with me.
On another note, since Kevin has been gone this week we've kinda of been having dance parties. We lay down Jo's blanket on the floor in her room as the dance floor and break it down! It's been the highlight of my my day all week. I love my kid and I love that he comes up with these things. Here he is sporting his new pj's before our dance party last night. The thing in his hand is Jo's earpiece to her phone..that's his mic!
2 comments:
haha.. thats my nephew he loves dancing in his jo jo's room..just got to love him soo much!!!
He's our lil genius. I love how he can connect with people and at such a young age!
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