Trouble at School

And so it begins. I got an email today from SuperGerky's teacher asking me if I have noticed any change in his behavior at home. According to the teacher, in the last couple of weeks at circle time he has been "rocking, stretching, talking to others and himself" and "not stopping his work or talking when she is trying to get the class' attention" and "playing with his milk carton at snack time" which inevitably causes it to spill. Um, is this NEW behavior? Sounds like the same old not paying attention I have been getting at home pretty much since the day he was born. I think maybe the novelty of kindergarten has worn off and is getting bored. He loves his work and his homework, but I wouldn't say he is particularly challenged by any of it yet. It almost sounds pretentious to presume that my kid is too smart for kindergarten, but I really think that is part of it - it doesn't move fast enough to keep his attention. I don't know. I am not sure if I should be concerned, but it never feels good to get a note home from the teacher. I have asked for a meeting with her to delve into the details more but I am not going to get too worried - yet.

Ok, changing the subject..... yesterday, while waiting in line for the bell to ring, Supergerky looks at me and says "Mommy, when is Monday?" "Today is Monday honey, why?" "Oh. I need to bring in a show and tell for Monday." WHAT?? So I scrounge the pockets of my coat because that is all I had to scrounge through (didn't even have my purse which is always a wealth of fun show and tell stuff). Hmm, old bank receipts (interesting to me, I'm thinking not so much to a bunch of 5 year olds), tissues (slightly used), a bit of loose change (not enough for everyone), car keys (I need these to get to work), and AHA! I got it! We went to the zoo on Sunday for pumpkin patch day and they gave each kid an orange yarn bracelet. At the time, I was wondering what they were for, but now I know. It was so that when Magician got tired of wearing his and gave it to me, and I shoved it in my jacket pocket, it would be there the next day for me to give to SuperGerky for Show and Tell! Yep, he could tell 'em all about the zoo. Whew. And my husband thinks being a pack rat is a bad thing. HA!