The last time my heart melted was because while checking over my son’s first grade homework I found a note written by him at the bottom that said, “I miss you mom.”
This year has been a little tough for him because he has a teacher that runs a tight ship. It’s a tough line to walk as a teacher because while kids like my little guy definitely need to know who’s boss, they also need to feel…liked? I think his teacher means well, but I don’t think he feels liked. There’s a slump about him this year that he didn’t have last year.
I’m sure part of that is because he has to learn to harness his energy a little more and it’s not an easy task when you prefer bouncing off the walls. He’ll get there. I’m just glad I don’t have to fight him about going, Lord knows I’ve got more than I can handle of that already.
I do feel very lucky with him though because he wants me to take him to school everyday and this year I can actually do that. In the past I’ve had too many daycare kids to round up and I always missed out on the school drop off thing. Now, I walk all of the kids to the bus, wave goodbye, and then drive Kainoa to school just the two of us. He’s the only one who has made this special request and I happily oblige knowing full well that someday soon this mama’s boy of mine will find his stride and shoo me away.
In the mean time, the subtle messages at the bottom of his worksheets and his off handed remarks about school will continue to melt my cold heart.
“Today is Suuuunday. Tomorrow is Monday and I don’t want to gooooooo to school…”
The Prompts:
1. The last time my heart melted was because…
2. A list of 20 ideas to make this your best year yet.
3. List your top 10 favorite apps currently.
4. Write a blog post inspired by the word: Drunk
5. If you could have given yourself a snapshot five years ago of what your life is like now, what would the picture be of and how do you think you would have felt about it?
6. The best part of my day is…
Dominique Goh says
Awww.. your boy leaves the sweets comments :)
Tima says
Sweet boy! Hope the year gets better for him.
Candace says
It’s so hard when they don’t love their teachers- especially at that age! Those notes are precious and how sweet he wants you to drive him! My son is 10 and he’s still likes me to read him stories and cuddle. I love those moments- they definitely won’t last forever. :/
May says
This breaks my heart. What kind of vibe do you get from this woman? I am having trouble not going mama-bear and he isn’t even my little guy!
ann bennett says
It is sad that he doesn’t feel a connection with his teacher. As a retired teacher, it is a good sign.
He is growing up with his own identity. Kids have to learn to self regulate how they feel about themselves and cope with different situations. It is sad when kids have to be home schooled in high school because the school is so rude that they can’t allow the kid to interpret which rules to follow. I’ve seen the meltdown when people can’t cope or get along with others.
These kids grow up, get jobs, get married, etc.; but, they definitely are at a disadvantage emotionally. I think this is why we have so many people who think only their politics or opinion matters and don’t understand the art of compromise. Patience is not a virtue but a life skill.
I understand what the teacher is doing. She is keeping a little distance to control. I was a smiler so that was not my method. From personal experience, being rejected in grade school made me ignore people later in life who would under mind my ambition.
kelley says
awwww . . . . that melted my heart. kelley at the road goes ever ever on
Jessica says
Aww, I feel so bad for him, but he’s such a sweetheart! I hope things turn around for him soon. I know it’s really hard to have to sit still at school (I still have problems sitting at work ;))!
Erica Manoz says
Aww poor guy. My son had his first “hard” teacher in the 3rd grade. Now that he’s in 5th grade he goes out of his way to say hello to him at school. Love those little love notes!
Moni says
That’s really quite sad, and brings back memories for me of a teacher that made me hate school around his age. Is there anything you can say to her that might help? Either way, I guess it’s extra love for your son when he is at home. Good luck!
Jen E @ mommablogsalot says
That is adorable, though I feel for him that he is not enjoying school so much this year. I hope things pick up for him soon!
Tina says
At least he is learning to get along in the world, in spite of whether the teacher likes him or not. That is a valuable life lesson that most kids don’t learn until they hit the working world. I like that you drive him to school so the two of you can have that time together. That really made me smile!
Jamie says
He said he liked school “a hundred.” I love it. My kiddos are the same way with numbers. “Mommy, I love you one million!” :)
Cinella says
Oh dear…. poor little dude…. no one really likes school! :)
carol says
What a sweet boy! You have me just wanting to hug him.
I have a 4 year old grandson that is always so excited to see me and says “Grandma, I missed you!” Does your heart good!
Lisa @ The Meaning of Me says
Oh my heart! I can understand that tough teacher and not feeling liked thing – been there, done that. Kind of makes you want to scoop them up in your arms, lock the door, and keep them home forever.