So I am going to brag on Bennett for a moment, if you don't mind...
I dropped him off at school just like every other morning. We pull up in the drop off lane. I hop out of the car and open his door. Our good-bye routine goes something like this...
Me: "love you"
B: "love you, too" (followed by quick hug and kiss)
M: "have fun and remember your morning manners."
B: "but not too much fun" as he is walks toward the building.
Each morning the high school athletic director, Mr. S, greets the kids by the gym doors and helps them get to the correct place in the gym. Well, this morning wasn't any different, except as I began to pull away I noticed Mr. S had stopped Bennett as was talking to him. As I began to drive off, I watched and they were still chatting. I thought something may be wrong so I pulled out of the drop off lane and got out of the car. By this time Bennett had headed to the gym, but Mr. S saw me and probably knew I was concerned (by the way, I still hate dropping my 4 year old off at school. I swear I want to wait in the parking lot all day in case I'm needed. I don't and I wouldn't). Anyway, Mr. S popped his head out and said "your son has the best manners. He is so polite and pleasant. He greets me by name and says good morning everyday. I didn't know his name, so I stopped to talk to Bennett."
YES!!! That moment, I had a mini party in my car, not because my child was polite, but because he is hearing me and listening!!!!!
We have worked with Bennett on the importance of greeting people and greeting them by name. This has been a work in progress. He tends to be shy at first, but we are hoping to teach him some social graces that will instill confidence.
What a way to start my week. It was the reminder I needed to keep going. Parenting is hard. A day doesn't go by where I don't pause and think this is challenging. Keep going, they are listening.
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