Curriculum Night

Last night was Curriculum Night at Wm's school. So Steve and I went down and sat at Wm's desk to hear all about what he is learning.  And it was AMAZING!  Since Wm is in the gifted 1/2 class, the Gifted and Talented teacher came in and talked for a bit about how she works with the kids - and it was great!!  They do what she called "compacting" where they have whole class units, but then the kids are mostly working at their own pace at whatever grade level they happen to be at for certain things.  She gave examples of Math problems - and (seriously not kidding), I could not do one of them.  So...Wm will have surpassed me very soon.

And Wm's teacher is THE GREATEST. She is so warm and friendly and clearly loves the kids. She came over and told us that Wm is super smart and is a huge "sweetheart." We got to see all the things Wm is working on (and learned his favorite food is "white rise.") I got a little misty sitting there listening to what a great environment Wm will be in this year.

The Big News is that Wm has asked if he can walk home from school by himself.  I want to encourage his independence...but I am having a hard time!  So I told him he definitely can, but we're baby stepping it. So, today, I will meet him right outside the playground.  Then, every day, I will stand a little farther away until I don't even leave home.  I am sure the first time that happens  I will be having a major panic attack.  But - this is a big step for Wm!!!

And, Wm is a ladies man...
Wm: I asked Evelyn to be my partner in reading.
Me: Is she your giiiiiirlfriennnnnd?
Wm: NO!  [pause] Fallon is.
Me: What?  Ohhh-la-la!  Do you know what it means to have a girlfriend?
Wm: It means she is the most special girl to me. [pause] Can you be my girlfriend?
Me: Nope - I'm your mom.  BUT, remember that I will ALWAYS be the most special girl to you, right?????
Wm: Yes! Of course.
Steve: [snort]
Me: Shut it down, Peanut Gallery.