Climbing the Social Ladder.

We had the work party for your preschool on Saturday, and got 4 hours worth of work done in 2 hours. Mostly because Robert and I both went and you watched the video 'How to Train a Dragon' quietly in the school office. The school takes up a lot of time, but I think it's been so good for you. At first I was worried because you wanted to be part of the group of four older, more social girls who had been at HPP last year and they weren't letting you in. I talked to Teacher Penny about it, wondering if maybe I should move you to the younger class, but she said no, you were in the right class. Then, about 2 weeks ago, something clicked and you were part of the group. You're still a junior member, not the first one the girls go to, but you seem to be able to join in now. I'm very proud and impressed.

And, now you will run and play while I'm there, which means I can stay and watch you or talk to the other Moms. At first, you wouldn't play with anyone if I was there, just wanting to play with me (which is easier because we already share some ideas and because I'll often play what you want and go along with your ideas. It's tough work playing with other kids.

At preschool you are getting along with the other girls well. You don't do as well when I'm there; you will cling to me and be rude to them. Today Nasya, Mira, and Emilia ran after you when you ran to see me before I left after dropping you off. They were talking about being friends and something about everyone gets to be friends. You told them to go away, you were just going to be with me. And your tone was very rude. So, I kissed you on the head and left. I think it must be hard work getting along with others and you look for the easy company of Mom. I also think that's why you need exercise right after preschool.

You helped pick up after dinner tonight, even wiping down the table without any problem. I've been slowly adding chores and you're getting the hand of them. You now put your own dishes away, pick up your own dishes for all the meals and snacks, get out your own dishes for meals and snacks, pick up Dad's dishes in the morning, wipe off the table after meals, feed the dog (we get the food for you) including having Isbre get the paper in the morning, put Isbre in her kennel when we leave the house, and make sure the dog toys are picked up and put in her bin.