"LIAR DRILL"

Last night you taught me yet another lesson. I was certain you had not been honest and didn't believe your best tears. You were asked to walk laps yesterday and didn't tell me. The whole class had to walk some, but you more. Then your friend's mom told me he said your name was on the board, and I believed him vs. you... it was not pretty.

I scolded you, i asked you to tell me the truth, you couldn't because it wasnt true. you cried and screamed and I told you I would not tolerate liars.  The WHOLE BIG mommy guilt trip. And I emailed your teacher and guess what... you did get in trouble but your name was not on the board.... so sweetly, humbly and very kindly you crawled into my bed when I told you mommy was wrong and so so sorry for not believing you and you said the funniest thing... it was like a fire drill mommy... it was a Liar Drill... now I know what you will do if I lie and i am NEVER gonna do that.

I wish it were true, I wish you knew how much it broke my heart to try to see you that way and teach you to be better. I know that day will come, but I do pray you are bigger than that and you heart is more pure and that somehow we can skip this part of growing up.

I love you- and sorry for the "liar drill"

love,
Mommy

First Grade Smiles

FIRST GRADE - Like a Boss

You are so excited to go to first grade- but you are nervous. But don't we all get nervous?
I am SOOOO excited for you and we have had a great summer- a few things that were difficult but you took it all in stride.

I traveled a lot, you were a trooper. AND you got to have the dream team around all summer - the Neal Girls

Thankful as always we manage to be surrounded by great people that you manage to wrap around your finger effortlessly. .... No really it is a gift!

Here is a quick slide show for you to look back on-

More to come from 2013-2014 school year!

LOVE YOU!