Billy and I attended Hannah's Parent/Teacher conference last night. I think we were both a bit nervous as to what they were going to say about our little lady. As we waited outside the classroom for our turn, we made some conversation but I know that he was just as worried as I was. When it was our turn and we entered and sat down at the eensy teensy tiny kids table. It was quite hysterical to see Billy try to fit.
They began with, "Hannah is such a joy to have in class. She is a very polite, well mannered child and never misbehaves in class. She is actually quite reserved and shy and will only participate in class if called upon. She usually just sits there and gleams at us but if she is called upon she will always answer us accordingly. You can tell that she is a bright child and that she likes to sit back and take it all in."
To which we replied, "Oh you must be mistaken, we are the parents of Hannah Murphy." HA!
It was the most surreal experience of my life! Please dont get me wrong. Hannah is a delightful child who is extremely intelligent and an absolute joy to us, however, she can be quite the handful and very strong willed, independent and a bit mouthy lately. So as you can see we were quite surprised to learn that she is very well behaved in the school setting. Her teachers were actually shocked that we were shocked. When we told them about her bountiful energy and the affects of sugar on her, the amount of time she spends in the naughty corner, they couldnt get over it. They never see this in her at all.
I have to say, as a parent I was relieved and a bit proud if I may add. Billy and I try to be good parents but it is not until you hear reports like this do you feel like you have actually accomplished something. Most days you feel as though you are banging your head against a brick wall when it comes to parenting. Yet, it was great to hear that our efforts have had an affect on Hannah.
I was also pleased to hear that Hannah doesnt seem to fall into the "Clique Girl" group either. The teacher notified us that some of the girls have already begun this little social scheme and that Hannah doesnt seem to want a part in it. (YOU GO HANNAH!) Without speaking names, I knew exactly who her teachers were talking about as these girls have already started their shenanigans with Han. She has come home upset that they told her they didnt want to be her friend anymore and that her sneakers were dirty. Note: Her sneakers werent dirty, they were gray. End Note. Billy has had to Windex her sneakers on a nightly basis because she does not want these girls to say something to her about them. Shame on them. Shame on their parents. Where do kids at the age of 4 pick up such behavior??? I must now find a way to teach Hannah to be strong enough not to let their behavior get to her.
All in all we were so pleased with her report and therefore treated her to 4 new books from the book fair. She was very excited when she woke up to her new surprises this morning.
They began with, "Hannah is such a joy to have in class. She is a very polite, well mannered child and never misbehaves in class. She is actually quite reserved and shy and will only participate in class if called upon. She usually just sits there and gleams at us but if she is called upon she will always answer us accordingly. You can tell that she is a bright child and that she likes to sit back and take it all in."
To which we replied, "Oh you must be mistaken, we are the parents of Hannah Murphy." HA!
It was the most surreal experience of my life! Please dont get me wrong. Hannah is a delightful child who is extremely intelligent and an absolute joy to us, however, she can be quite the handful and very strong willed, independent and a bit mouthy lately. So as you can see we were quite surprised to learn that she is very well behaved in the school setting. Her teachers were actually shocked that we were shocked. When we told them about her bountiful energy and the affects of sugar on her, the amount of time she spends in the naughty corner, they couldnt get over it. They never see this in her at all.
I have to say, as a parent I was relieved and a bit proud if I may add. Billy and I try to be good parents but it is not until you hear reports like this do you feel like you have actually accomplished something. Most days you feel as though you are banging your head against a brick wall when it comes to parenting. Yet, it was great to hear that our efforts have had an affect on Hannah.
I was also pleased to hear that Hannah doesnt seem to fall into the "Clique Girl" group either. The teacher notified us that some of the girls have already begun this little social scheme and that Hannah doesnt seem to want a part in it. (YOU GO HANNAH!) Without speaking names, I knew exactly who her teachers were talking about as these girls have already started their shenanigans with Han. She has come home upset that they told her they didnt want to be her friend anymore and that her sneakers were dirty. Note: Her sneakers werent dirty, they were gray. End Note. Billy has had to Windex her sneakers on a nightly basis because she does not want these girls to say something to her about them. Shame on them. Shame on their parents. Where do kids at the age of 4 pick up such behavior??? I must now find a way to teach Hannah to be strong enough not to let their behavior get to her.
All in all we were so pleased with her report and therefore treated her to 4 new books from the book fair. She was very excited when she woke up to her new surprises this morning.
This is how we found Layla when we came home last night.. So stinkin cute!
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