The Things CJ Says

I just had a conversation with CJ that went something like this:

CJ: Where's Daddy?
Me: At work.
CJ: Why?
Me: To make money.
CJ: Where's Daddy?
Me: (getting a little frustrated since I just answered this question) At work!
CJ: Why?
Me: sigh, because that's where he is.
CJ: Where's Daddy?
Me: I don't know CJ where's daddy?
CJ: I don't know. In car.
Me: Daddy's in his car?
CJ: Yes.

Sigh, I guess I had the wrong answer all along. Glad he's around to clarify.

You had me at "Dog Crap"

May all of the dog crap be picked up for you!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

Something that Needs to be Said

So I have discovered that my blog has more of a following than I thought it did. I am thrilled about this and also realizing that with this comes a great responsibility I suppose. However, in talking to my original readers who have been reading from the beginning I know I don't want things to change. So my blog will continue to be a place for me to share my life and all aspects of it. And if that means that I am complaining about the people in my life (ie children's teachers, schooling, or even my family) then you will just have to understand this is what is on my mind. I have always kept my comments open. They are not moderated. So if anyone ever has issue or takes offense to what I have to say then they are free to let me know. To let the world know. If you think that I don't have my facts straight then I welcome the comments telling me so. I will not be censoring myself though. So rest assured I will continue to write how I feel no matter who is reading. If you don't like it you don't have to read it. Nothing is changing on this blog. Accept maybe now more of you will begin to comment and let me know what you are thinking. That I sure would like. I like to know who is reading. As always I appreciate all of my readers. This blog will remain uncensored and public as I know it has helped many people.

Kaitlyn's 1st Soccer Game

Kaitlyn had her very first soccer game on Sunday. It was a beautifully hot day for a soccer game. And poor Kaitlyn was stuck in black. Very hot. Her team, team Germany, played team Greece. Those children all looked much bigger than the kids on Kaitlyn's team. And had there actually been score keeping according to Kaitlyn they lost 5-0. She had fun though which is all that counts. But here are a few pictures from the game.

Kaitlyn all ready to play offense

In the game

Kaitlyn on defense

I must be sure to remember the sunblock from now on. She's got her next game on Sunday. Maybe she'll get to try goalie one of these times.

A letter of apology

Dear Kaitlyn's teacher,
It has come to my attention that my previous letter came out as very harsh. I would like to apologize to all of my readers and especially to Kaitlyn's teacher. This is not how I meant it at all. I was venting and I understand that it has come out wrong. We will hopefully be able to resolve the concerns that I do have about the things Kaitlyn has told me has happened in the classroom. I want everyone to understand that it is my intention to work with the principal and Kaitlyn's teacher to get to the bottom of these issues that have come up. When I wrote the first letter it was therapeutic for me, but I realize now that it might have been hurtful to others and sending out the wrong message as well which was the last thing I was trying to do. My goal is and always has been to make sure that my children are happy and are enjoying themselves. So again, I am sorry to Kaitlyn's teacher if I have offended you in anyway. I hope we can work together to make sure Kaitlyn enjoys the rest of her time in 2nd grade!

Sincerely,
Kaitlyn's mom

Wordless Wednesday: A Boy and His Dog

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A letter to Kaitlyn's teacher

Dear Kaitlyn's teacher,
All year long I have been trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. You seemed to care and want to find out what was wrong with my child. I have let the things she has come home telling me slide. I'm afraid I can do that no longer.

So just FYI, it is not okay that as a punishment to the whole class for some talking out of turn that you make them miss part of their lunch. My daughter deserves the entire 20 minutes she is given and should not either be forced to scarf down her food at lightning speed or not get to finish her lunch because she did not have enough time. Especially if she is not the one acting up. She deserves to have her snack every single day. Not miss it because she's pulled out for extra reading time and it should not be given to her half an hour before lunch time either. That defeats the whole purpose of a snack.

I should be spoken to when you have issues with her homework, any extra work you send home for her to do with me, and if you disapprove of her clothing. You are not to bring these concerns up to Kaitlyn. And until you are buying her clothes you will not be telling my child what to wear to school. This is a public school and the length of her shorts is my concern not yours.

If I choose not to do the memorization phrases with her during a school vacation or over the weekend my daughter SHOULD NOT receive any flack about it. Our time is much better spent actually reading rather than memorizing when she is home. I am perfectly fine with doing that as part of her homework, but as far as I am concerned this is only teaching her to memorize and not read and it is not helping her one bit.

Taking away a part of my child's education because of how another child behaves is not acceptable at all. My child deserves to have computer time. If you want to take recess or free time away from the children when the class acts out that's one thing. I may not entirely agree with the whole class being in trouble for the actions of a few, but I get that peer pressure is a good teaching tool for those who do act out. However, when you start taking away from my child's education and learning time for this little teaching tool then we have a problem. I would like to keep my child interested in learning and in school and if you are going to take away everything she enjoys because of another child's actions then that is a serious problem. Don't allow those children to participate, but don't prevent my child from having that experience. I have taken a lot of time to teach my children manners and respect and they should be getting back what they give.

I cannot hold my tongue any longer. There is only another 6 weeks of school left and I am hoping we can end on a good note this year.

Sincerely,
Kaitlyn's mom