2nd grader in Charge

When I grow up: Artist, Waitress, cleaning lady- that is what went on our first day of school chalkboard! If it makes you instant money then you are all about it! Charli you just LOVE school, this morning was day 3 and I said it's Friday you get to sleep in tomorrow and you said no, I want it to be school again tomorrow - if that is not music to a Mom's ears I don't know what is-----well actually when you told me that you are the first one done on everything learning activity that is even sweeter music to my hear- that is like a number #1 hit! When you are finished you have choices of things to work on and you pick the crossword puzzles, what a great choice!

Your first day of 2nd grade was as sweet as you. I walked you to school and you told me that you couldn't finish your breakfast because you were, "too excited." Then as we walked closer to the school you let me know you had "so many butterflies" and out of nowhere a monarch butterfly started to circle us and follow us, when I told your teacher this she said, " that is a good omen." I think so too, good things happen to good people and you my dear are exceptional. You were so excited to have Danica at school with you and show her the ropes at CARE. It was such a great feeling knowing you will both be together. I didn't cry, my heart felt very full and for Moms you can't ask for a better feeling than full.

When we went to meet the teacher we found out you  will have your own desk, oh my gosh that was the greatest moment, talk about Christmas morning! We put your supplies in your desk and saw that your name tag was yellow, you told Mrs. Willis that yellow is your favorite color. How awesome!

You picked out a great outfit with a vest, hair in a bun, very mature. You even made your own lunch! I had to sneak a note in it! I have also given you the power to get hot lunch this year, so I can only hope you will make good nutritional choices. I think 2nd graders like you can do that.

You are still as pretty as ever with 2 new teeth growing in, your 2 front teeth are loose and you teeth are shifting to make room for them- Grandma said you look like a Jack-o-lantern! LOL!

You as well as your sister had a wipeout on your bike yesterday so your knees are all cut up and you have a swollen ankle from doing a cartwheel in the kitchen and hitting the chair. It is safe to safe we are complete controlled chaos. Okay--- I get control after the the 3rd time asking and then I have to scream it!

You love your new teacher and since your classroom is next to your old classroom and teacher, you have been able to give Mrs. Williams hugs and I know how much you loved her so that is comforting that she is right next door.

You have a great class, except one boy cost your class a bunch of marbles in the jar for yelling out! If you fill the jar it is a class party so he better figure it out!

I know you couldn't find the monkey bars when we were walking up so I will have to follow up on that. You continue to dominate the other bars but I let you know safety first and you said, "I know I am only doing pullovers." Now that Danica is with you, I hope SAFETY is number one out at the playground during CARE.

You are just so excited to have your sister there, you really are and I hope it will always be like that. You really have a special bond and I love you both so much! You are the best big sister to Danica and AJ. You really know how to balance your feelings for everyone, that is a special gift.

We love you Charli you rock 2nd grade! Be the best learner, helper, and friend. Just keep being awesome!

Goal for Day 1- make a new friend- Check-- you made 2 new friends!
Goal for the year- Perfect attendance (1st grade-Check)

Oh and Cameron ( the love note boy) we will see how that goes. I do have to say he is the cutest in the class.


* I am updating this a month in to school. You have still not lost your front teeth which get crazier every day and you told me you wish that all clothes were crop tops and I said shirts that show your belly???? and you said "no this" and pointed to what you were wearing... A ROMPER!!!!!