Kenzie started the second grade today. She dressed herself, took a shower by herself, scrambled her own eggs, but let me dry her hair. I decided to head into work a bit late and drive her to school. As we were entering the parking lot I said, “can I walk you to your class?” She said, “sure, but you don’t have to. I mean, you can if you want to, but you don’t have to.” I replied, “I’d like to. I was planning on it.” She said, “ok, but you really don’t have to.” I said, “see all those other parents [who were lining up], they’re walking their kids into their class.” I could hear the hesitation growing. She paused. Then said, “Mom, those are all kindergarten parents.” I said, “oh, would you prefer I not walk you in?” My little diplomat said, “well, I’d hate to cut into your work minutes.” She almost let the car come to a full and complete stop before hopping out.

Hard to believe she is entering her third year at Clark Elementary. She has DW again, her kindergarten teacher who just moved up. At “meet the teacher” day yesterday Kenzie gave DW a big hug and was very excited to have her another year. DW asked her to be the “Star of the Week” the very first week, which means that she does all the classroom jobs, such as leading the pledge of allegiance, being first in line, and moving the lunch tub. It’s a lot of privilege for one little second grader, and she is very happy to take it.

In her class this year she has some old friends, like Morgan, Cameron P, Cameron K, and Jasper. Olivia is in the other class, but they get to see each other at recess and lunch.

# posted by Julie : 6:41 PM