Kindergarten news...

As with any new experience in life, there are ups and downs.  Kindergarten, for Henry, has been no exception.  What is interesting to me is how totally different he and James handled the transition into elementary school.  James cried for the first 2 weeks of kindergarten and it literally broke my heart to have to send him.  Henry has received several notes home for "talking too much and needing redirection."  Oh... what a difference.

Last week, on the same day Henry was reprimanded on the bus for being too silly with his buddy, Jonathan, I received this note home from his teacher...

"Henry is doing great and is so very smart.  In a few days, I would like to A.R. (Advanced Reading) test him if that is okay?  He was very talkative and needed to be reminded several times to listen and to stop talking.  They are working for extra recess, on top of normal recess, and if they receive a yellow/ orange/ or red, they miss out on the extra play time.  He was very sorry about getting yellow and I told him that I really hate to have him move his clip down but I also want him to know that I am not joking.  I am so sorry and we really love him and want the best for him.  Thank you for everything, Mrs. Keeter"

His teacher is kind and sweet, but firm.  Exactly what Henry needs.  That day he received "yellow" for his behavior but I am happy to report he has not gotten anything lower than "green" since that day!  Woo-hoo!!

As a reward, Henry was allowed to bring in his favorite stuffed animal to sit on his desk with him during school today.

As he was boarding the bus, he looked at his stuffed animal and said... "Prepare to be FABULOUS."

God, I love that kid.