School update

Gracyn weathered her first day of school with relative ease. She was beaming when I picked her up from her very first day of Kindergarten. We chit chatted about all the things that happened that day. It was hard for her to summarize her day and she forgot lots of details. However, her expressions let us know that she was happy and couldn't wait to return the next day. We inquired about her "bumblebee's" living arrangements for that day and found out that her bee had taken a couple flights away from home. The reason? Brace yourselves...this is a shocker...talking without raising her hand. I know...this news is hard to believe...isn't it? The first move was a warning and the 2nd resulted in a time out. We knew this would be an issue and have anticipated this for many years. She needs to learn self-control in this area. Her heart is a heart of gold and she isn't a malicious child...just a noisy and talkative one. We are praying about it and attempting to teach her the value of choosing words wisely. Please pray with us. She's an extrovert. This is how extroverts are. I would have rather died than speak openly in class...I didn't do it voluntarily. Gracyn and I are different and I'm learning how to parent an extrovert. I grew out of my shyness as an adult and I know that she too will grow in learning to speak when appropriate. We are debriefing each afternoon and helping her to understand what is expected of her in school. She knows what to do...she just has trouble in the practice of it. Still...she loved school and wants to be there...and that to me is a successful start.