Just Because...

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Words

I work in Miss K's classroom everyone Wednesday for an hour. During this time, I'm ableto work with all of the kids as they work through my center. I also get to observe Miss K in a different environment. This particular time, Miss K was not in my group, but I could hear the conversation between the group. Next thing I know, I hear my sweet girl saying, "Yeah, you do have a stinky butt!"

Now, there are certain words which are not allowed in our home. I like to say they have been removed from the our family dictionary. These include, but are not limited to, stupid, shut-up and butt. I hate the word bu**, so hearing it from Miss K , in school no less, was a little shocking. Then she realized what she said, turned to look at me at mouthed "I'm sorry". I'm grateful she realized what she said, but we still had a little chat on the way home!

Got Thirst?

During our most recent grocery shopping trip, Miss K noticed a new type of hot cocoa with bunny shaped marshmallows. She asked if we could buy some and I told her no. I explained we had some at home and it was probably too hot outside to enjoy some cocoa.

As we walked passed this older couple in the store, she asked me if we could go home and have some beer, since she'd abandoned the hot cocoa idea. (What?!! Beer?!!) I asked her what she was talking about, she said "You know mommy, beer, it's my favorite!" Oh sorry, I must have forgot? "You know mommy, you and I drink beer together all of the time!" (This is news to me, maybe it is her "other mommy" she always talks about. And yes, by then the older couple was giving me "The look".) We had the talk about why we don't drink beer and then she said, "Mommy I think I forgot a word, I meant root beer!"

Call from the Principal

Mrs: "Hello"
Caller: "Is this Kaitlyn's mom?"
Mrs: Yes
Caller: "This is Ms. H the Principal at Kaitlyn's school."
Mrs: (Thinking - hmmm, what did she do?!!! Is this due to her social butterfly-ness, bossiness, etc??? or retaliation against the boy who pushed her during PE last week?)
Principal: "I was calling to let you know Kaitlyn has been selected as our Kindergarten Student of the Month."
Mrs: "Oh, how exciting!" (Few!!!)

Miss K was awarded with a book, Student of the Month bracelet, a fruit by the foot (she was most excited about this), her name on the marquee outside the school and a certificate. The certificate signed by her Teacher and the Principal says, "Kaitlyn is so happy at school. She is always listening to me and I know she is learning. I know I can count on her to always give me the correct answers."

Pics to be added later!

Little Arborist

Miss K was so excited for me to come outside and see the tree she so painstakingly planted. As we were walking outside she let me know she wanted us to leave it planted right where she put it and that she would take care of it and water it. So responsible (she can't clean her room because???)! It about broke my heart when I had to tell her the "tree" she planted was a broken branch from our neighbors big tree. She said, "it's okay Mommy, it will still grow. I'll water it and take care of it every day."
ps. The tree didn't last very long....our puppies decided to use it as a tug o' war toy.

1st "Real" Day of School

This is not the usual early morning smile we receive Miss K. Let's just say she is not a morning person and she gets that from Mom. Her first "real" day of school she woke up without any trouble. She was very excited to wear her new clothes and shoes and get going. "Hurry Mommy, I don't want to be late!"

She requested pancakes for breakfast. A little surprising, as she loves cold cereal, and isn't really into other types of breakfast food. Mom happily obliged and had to take a picture.








As we were walking her into the school across the playground, I went to grab her hand. "Mom, I'm a big girl now, I don't NEED you to hold my hand!" (Mom was a little crushed!) She was excited to get to school and see other kid's from our ward at the playground!

Mom held back the tears until the bell rang and she ran off to line up against the wall of her classroom. Fortunately for Miss K, mom was able to grab the camera from dad and hold back those tears.

1st Day of School

Miss K's first day of school was Monday, August 25. Her fist day was an Open House to meet her Kindergarten teacher and explore her new classroom. She was excited to learn the theme for the year is "Deep Sea Adventures" - she loves the ocean and all its creatures!