This week is conference week at the kids’ school. Those things make me nervous. Not so much about how the kids are doing, but how I’m doing. I kind of fear that I’m all thinking they’re doing great, but I’m so clueless that they’re failing and I had no idea. I haven’t been totally on top of the homework… Luckily, we’re all doing fine. Very well, even. Shelby and Matthew are doing really well in school. (Whew!)
So today at Matthew’s conference, the teacher showed me an example of Matthew’s math knowledge. He made a comment that demonstrated a deep understanding of math and some pretty complex (at least for a first-grader) addition in his head. She was so proud of him and excited that he was able to teach the class something they hadn’t thought of before. And as she was telling me this, it made me so happy. Happy to the point that I had to concentrate on not looking like a fool. I tried to make my smile normal and not freakish, and to sit still in my seat rather than clapping and jumping up and down and squealing. I made a special effort not to let my chest just burst at the thought of my little dude schooling the rest of the class. My little dude that sometimes seems to be overshadowed by his reading, often over-achieving older sister as well as his outspoken and somewhat mischievious younger sister in addition to his adorable baby brother. It’s nice to know that the boy is holding his own. Excelling, even. In spite of my short-comings.
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Yeah Matt!!! That’s my boy!! He comes from such smart genes, you know. Can’t help that…. : )
Andrea
that is so awesome!!
that is super
good for you for not jumping up and yelling -
Yeah, and I made that kid too!
that is what i always think in a nice moment
it never sounds as good said out loud as in my head
never
ever
ever
kellicrowe
that is so exciting.
That’s such a great feeling. Nice one Matt…
Hip hip hooray for Matt!! and for his brilliant mother, too!
Yeah for Matt… and for you Shannon. If he didn’t have a good stable home life he would be doing so good. Pat yourself on the back for being such a good mom, and remember that it is the most important job ever!
yeah for him!!!
that discription so fits my second child - they seem to get looked over so way to go Matt
Don’t you love what a certain word from your kid’s teacher can make you feel like?
Way to go Matt!! Yeah, I think it’s in the genes. Do in-laws genes count?
Aunt Jami
“Happy to the point that I had to concentrate on not looking like a fool. I tried to make my smile normal and not freakish..” Love that line - totally understand what you mean. That’s a lot better than trying not to have your lop quiver when you really want to burst into tears!