Oh how I love you. You sweet smile brings me happiness every time I see it, and your mind oh how truly amazing it is. You are a thinker, a deep thinker. Your mind is always turning and you are trying to observe the world around you or see how it works. Which on occasion (especially lately) means that you break things while trying to see how they work or test their limits. I can’t say I love it when that happens, but I do love to watch that cute noggin of yours work.
Well you are officially in 2nd grade, I CAN’T believe it!!! You are getting too big too fast, so stop! Just for me, so I can hold you and cuddle you longer. You are getting bigger and realizing that cuddling with Mom isn’t always the “cool” thing to do. I’m not saying I still don’t get lots of love from you, but you are definitely more aware of what others think. Its sad that we start to care about what others think so young. I hope that you always realize you are a son of God and that he loves you, just for being you. Don’t let other people determine who you want to be, choose to do what is right at all times and make good decisions because that is what you are suppose to do.
Okay back to school. You have Mrs. Midgley this year and I think it will be a great year. She seems really nice and her classroom is really fun looking. The first day of school you unfortunately had a cold mixed with allergies. So you were doped up on allergy medicine (which makes you tired) and cold medicine. You went to school like a tough champ and didn’t complain. I picked you up from school and asked you how your first day was, so excited to hear all the fun things you did and you starting crying. Oh how my heart broke for you. You told me it was the worst first day of school in your entire life and that you felt horrible. I knew you didn’t feel good and I felt bad you had suffered through the first day. I asked you why you didn’t call me and I would of come and got you, and you said that you knew it was your teachers first day of school also and she had lots she was trying to do, so you didn’t’ want to bother her. What a kind, considerate little boy you are Cole. You are so sweet and think of others often. You have a kind heart. I gave you lots of hugs today and we gave you some more medicine so that you could relax.
I would like to say the rest of the week went better, but it didn’t. You came home and Wednesday and Dad asked you what you had been doing at recess? You replied nothing, I ran around by myself. Dad and I were shocked. You get along with everyone and usually are playing with lots of kids, so we were feeling bad for you. You then told us you don’t like your new class because all of your buddies are in different classes and you don’t like school. My heart again was aching for you. As a Mom it is so hard to sit and watch your kids in pain and not be able to fix the problem. We asked what the other boys in the class were doing and you told us they were playing sports, and you WILL NOT PLAY SPORTS because you do not like them at all!!! Dad and I know this already since you tell us it all the time. I am not quite sure why you don’t like sports so much, but unfortunately for you that is what a lot of little boys like to play at recess. So Dad and I talked with you about joining in on some games and not worrying about them being a sport, because at recess everything is just a game, something to do. You like to play creative/imaginative games and not everyone likes to do that, so I think when you couldn’t find a group doing that the first few days you didn’t know what to do. Sometimes it is hard for you to go with the flow and do what others come up with because you are a born leader Cole, and you like to be in charge, but its definitely isn’t a bad thing for you to learn to go with the flow a little. The next couple of days were a good learning tool for you and you made some new friends and found a game you liked to play. I knew you would, it just stinks having to let you learn lessons on your own and find new friends on your own. But I know in the long run it will only make you a better friend and man.
I would like to report a week later you have made some great friends and you love school again. You like your teacher and thinks she is super nice. I know this is going to be a great year for you and I can’t wait to continue to watch you grow and learn new things. You are a great reader and love books. Your favorite books right now are Encyclopedia Brown, A to Z Mystery books, and Bernstein Bear chapter books. It is fun to watch you get excited about reading and you ask us to buy you books all the time. That is a great desire to have. All in all you are awesome at school and things seem to come easy to you. You understand things quickly and seem to have a love of learning. Keep it up!!!!
Well that is it for now. I will be back shortly to write down my feeling from your upcoming baptism. I am so excited for you and so proud of you for the choices you have made, and for the great boy you are becoming.
Love you more than tongue can tell,
Mom
You are so handsome, I can't stand it.
The book was suppose to be a prop, but you saw it was an old Encyclopedia Brown book and began reading and couldn't put it down.
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