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Tonight was Open House for Kindergarten. We got a questionnaire to fill out before he heads off to Kindergarten on Thursday. It’s a “getting to know you” type thing for the teacher. His favorite color (green), favorite movie (currently Megamind), favorite food (probably pierogies). It also has some questions for the parents.
One made me pause. “What would you like for me to know about your child.”
Oh so much, Nice Teacher Lady.
He is the most loving child I know. He doesn’t like to lose. He doesn’t want do wrong and fears disappointing those that he loves. He is fiercely loyal. He is kind. He is bold. He is loud. He is mostly happy. When he seems unhappy, it’s usually because he’s tired or hungry — probably hangry.
He wants to be a Space Ranger, a firefighter and, new to the list, an exterminator like Billy the Exterminator. He doesn’t sit still very well, but he loves to be read to and is learning to love to read. He hates when he can’t figure out what a word says on his own. He can figure it out when you spell S-A-N-T-A.
He makes me snort-laugh my coffee in the mornings. He eats very slowly. He likes to talk over meals. Over stories. Over everything and everyone. Ever. He likes to talk.
He’s very trusting. Too trusting. He believes everyone is good. He will take you at your word. He has not yet grasped sarcasm and if you tell him that aliens will abduct him if he doesn’t eat his peas, he will believe you. Though he has figured out what lying is and will call you on it when you mention aliens abducting him. Not because he doesn’t believe in aliens, but because he believes that aliens are our friends.
He is sensitive. But he is mighty. He doesn’t like to be embarrassed — but who does?
He is new to telling jokes. They don’t make sense and they’re not funny. Just laugh.
He is the reason I wake up in the morning. Quite literally, as he rarely makes it until 7:00 most days. But I mean that in the mommy-heart, sappy-crappy way too. He ushered me into what the world accepts as a definition of motherhood. He baptized me by fire in all the ways of mommyhood and he constantly keeps me on my toes.
He is bright and beautiful and babbling and blunt and bouncy and busy. But he is a blessing.
And that’s what I would have you know.
18 Responses to “Where to Begin?”
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My name is Jenna, aka FireMom. I blog here, 
I just love this. I never know what to say to this question, when there is just a little space for such big ideas. This is just lovely.
So perfectly written. <3
Twitter: hellohahanarf
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This was perfection. (I wish more people would describe each other with love the way you described your son. The day when someone describes him by his job or how much money he makes shall be a sad day…your boy is so full of personality!)
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Twitter: fromtracie
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That is a beautiful description of your son.
I love that the teacher has y’all fill out those questioners. That is a great idea.
Tracie´s last [type] ..Happiness Is A Stuffed Rabbit
Twitter: FourAgainstTwo
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Beautiful post. It reminded me that I have not written my teacher letters yet! I don’t know how to write one for Meg. She is going to have several different teachers this year. Middle school is new ground for me. I feel similar to what I felt when she went to kindergarten: proud and nervous.
Mandy W.´s last [type] ..Texting While Driving Is A Big Deal
This is simply great.
Courtney´s last [type] ..Invite Reveal
I never know how to answer that question – I can either write a book on it or just write “he/she’s awesome.” It’s hard to find the in-between length answer. Good luck with BB starting kindergarten! It’s an exciting time.
Sarah S´s last [type] ..A weekend away
This is *so* moving! and very very beautiful. I’d LOVE to be introduced to BB, I think he’d like me and my boys.
Lilian´s last [type] ..they’re ours
Good luck to BB and the firefamily. Our adventure starts today!
What an amazing tribute to an amazing guy! I can picture you reading this at his wedding one day!
andy´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday
::sob::
Twitter: firemom
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I know. I know.
Twitter: katie_in_ma
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We have kindergarten (and 2nd grade) Meet the Teacher nights tomorrow and we always have that question on the questionnaires. Let me just say: THANKS for raising the bar about a billion percent, lady! Harrumph.
(And also this: You’re a fabulous, FABulous mama.)
Katie in MA´s last [type] ..Tales from Vacationland: Fooooood, Grommit!
Oh, the memories. Truly, I can remember that day (more than 30 years ago now!) as if it was yesterday! (Sigh) Here’s to a fabulous year for BB, and to the start of Little Brother’s experience with being your occasional “only”!
And he’s blessed to have you as his mother. Have a good day Jenna. Enjoy kindergarten.
Twitter: writingmother
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He sounds so sweet!!
Heather Cook´s last [type] ..Dear Teachers
He ushered me into what the world accepts as a definition of motherhood—–This made me sob. I love you.
Mandi Bone´s last [type] ..Music
Oh, this post is just perfection. Pure perfection.