Tim has his teacher flummoxed, poor thing. He was being stubborn (where does he get that??) and uncooperative and she wrote me a note:
Those of us know know and love and deal with Tim on a regular basis know that he’s not the easiest kid to figure out. I know his teacher is frustrated and I don’t blame her a bit. But to his father and I, this note was a keeper. Tim’s teacher is young (maybe 25?) and has no kids and not many years in the classroom yet, but she’s very enthusiastic and I love that she is trying to keep communication open with us. I know that if this had been my first born I’d be all upset and worried, etc. But having been doing this for 14 years with three vastly different kids, it strikes me as funny.
I sent a note with a few “suggestions” (since she asked), and I told her I will work with her on improving his behavior. Had a talk with Tim and he seems to “get it” but then, he’s five. Five is five. This might take awhile.