Conversation with Eli and daddy at bedtime

Tonight, as I was sitting guard outside of the kids room after putting them to bed, Eli began calling. 


Eli: Dad.  Daaaad.
Dad: Be quiet Eli.
Eli: Dad.  Daaad.
Dad: Be quiet Eli.
Eli: Dad.  Daaad.  Waan tell u someping.  Umm oer here, Dad.  Waan tell u someping.  Umm oer here, Dad.
*Dad goes to Eli's bed*
Eli: *unintelligible mumble*
Dad: Give me a kiss
*Eli kisses dad, with his big puckered-up stuck out lips*
*Dad walks out of room*
Eli: Tank oo for kiss, Dad.
Dad: You're welcome, Eli.


Love that little squirt.


Dave

Violet's 3rd grade teacher's short feedback

I had an opportunity to greet Violet's 3rd grade teacher today.  I hadn't seen her yet because Dave usually takes the kids to school and when I take them there, I drop them off and don't come in the  building.
I walked up to where the kids were standing after school to be picked up by parents and my van was out of sight.  I greeted Calvin first, then saw Violet come out of the building.  Miss Rosenberg walked out with the rest of the 3rd graders and said to me, "You're Violet's mom, right?" I said yes.  She said, "Violet is doing excellent.  She's one of my finest.  She is eager to learn and makes me a better teacher."
This comes from a teacher who is careful and few with her words.

It was so refreshing to hear this.  I won't go into detail but this week and some of the decisions she's made at home regarding respect for her parents and telling the truth haven't been the best.