First Parent/Teacher Conference

Thought I'd want to document this. First off, it's very sweet, they always have the child there when they have one of these meetings so the child knows what is said and that they aren't talked about without their knowledge (poor Abby, she doesn't know about the blog yet). So we all sit around a table and discuss.

Miss Janet said Abby was happy and on target with all the developmental stuff. She said that Abby plays with all groups of kids - young, old, boys, girls it doesn't matter. Abby surveys the area to see if there is anything she wants to join in on and if there is she goes over there and plays. She doesn't ask permission which is great says Miss Janet because if asked most kids will say 'No.' The kids mostly go with the flow when she joins and accept her because she doesn't bother to ask. Miss Janet said it is either because Abby is so comfortable/safe feeling or she feels entitled. Either way, it's working out for her.

Miss Janet says Abby is still very unsure about gymnastics and she hasn't been able to get out of Abby why. Sometimes she'll warm up and join in but mostly she sits on the sidelines with Miss Janet. Miss Janet suggested we put her into a gymnastics class with a friend and see if that helps or uncovers the problem.

There were no issues or concerns. Abby is great and is clear to move on to Miss Kelly's class next year. When asked for any input Abby said in a businessness-like voice, "Well, this is my mom and this is my dad and we live at home."

True, baby. True.