As some of you may know, kindergarten just isn't my thing. You may say there's not really a big difference between kindergarten and first grade (which I love) but there really really really is. The chairs are bigger and do-able in first grade- in kindergarten they are so freaking small. There is less crying in first grade- unless of course you make a kid cry because they were caught in a devious scheme (Did you kick that girl? No, I missed.) There is more time in grade one. Blocks, paint, and sparkles are not staples in grade one as they are in kindergarten. I have limited exposure to play-doh in grade one and kids can learn how to use glue eventually. Most kids can even tie shoes in grade one. I could go on and on.
With that said, I have tried to start the year off with a more positive kindergarten attitude, especially because we have an awesome kindergarten teacher, and it was working until today. Today I had tears, a backache, I danced, put off a tantrum, held a snotty hand, and the most fun was the runner- who I raced out to catch from the side door. Looks like it will be a promising year in kindergarten. Today was only the one hour orientation for half of the kids. Tomorrow the other half. And Friday, the day I wear my running shoes, a pony tail, and cover myself with Purell, the real fun begins.
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You did it!!!
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