I am bragging, so be it. I am extremely happy with the grades my kids are earning. How can I not be pleased when Emry freaks out if her grades dip below an A-.
Truthfully though I know our Education system is flawed and I know that good grades don't tell the whole story. But what I see at home, and what I see when I help in the classroom is that of earnest kids. More important than just getting everything right my kids truly love to learn.
When I wake Ethan up in the morning he sleepily asks what day it is, when I tell him it's a school day he says "Oh good, I love school." Ethan also informed me he' the teacher's pet and has been in every grade. He's also smart enough to realize I am the only person who appreciates this information.
They are curious and love figuring things out. Whether it be a magic trick, how to make a flexagon, turning my home upside down with all of their campsites/forts/wonderlands, etc. or guessing how a mystery book will end. The library is sacred to them and they love being there among all the treasures.
Ethan & I were doing a brainteaser the other day and we needed the name of a 5 letter snake with 2 d's. I refered to our resident reptile expert and Emry thinks for half a second and says "Adder". Huh? Who knew that your child knowing information like that could make you so proud.
I may not have provided them with all the latest and greatest technology, but I think I've done something better.
They have an imagination.
And while straight A's may not always be a part of their future, I hope they never stop trying to figure out the mysteries of the world.
Yes ma'am, if you've been fueling their desire to learn, it's a wonderful thing. Love this!
ReplyDeleteStraight A's don't mean everything (ok they do if you're a premed student), it's the desire to learn that's important! If you love learning, school no longer feels like a chore and you do well. Anyways, we are meant to be life long learners so it's great that they love learning. Sounds like they're on the right track ^^
ReplyDeleteI am laughing because you're right! I can't even imagine the workload you must have.
Delete"The library is sacred to them." Good job, Mom. Music to my ears.
ReplyDeleteBut of course I've totally brainwashed them because I love it just as much.
DeleteThis is great Marie. You're doing such a fantastic job. I'm happy for you, being a mom is the best job I can think of and its an even better job when the kids are happy and thriving. Have a great weekend. Love,
ReplyDeleteShauna xoxoxxo
Curiosity and a good imagination are staples around here, too! I love hearing good grades are being made, but finding out that she actually enjoys the learning that creates those good grades is way more important to me!
ReplyDeleteI love it when kids are invested in their grades. That is a good sign, my dear. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteIt's exactly how I was, such a worry wart.
DeleteI'm so impressed with your brilliant kids! I freak out when Maya brings home a not-so-good grade. Oddly enough they use a number system with a 4 being an A...maybe it's less traumatizing when she doesn't do well? Who knows. LOL
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great weekend Marie!
'They have an imagination.' Love this!!
ReplyDeleteGreat kids.
I started to go to the library with my little guy about 6 months ago and he loves it. He adores books. He loves listening when we read books to him. I hope this will last. And last ...
Is it weird that I am also SO PROUD of your kids! They're rockstars.
ReplyDeleteI was terrified of school growing up, so I love that your children thrive on it.
ReplyDeleteI'm still terrified of school, one day.. one day I'll return.
Great kids! I hope they keep this up always. Learning is such a great thing. <3
ReplyDeleteImagination is such an important part of life. I'm glad to hear you are encouraging your children to use theirs.
ReplyDeleteI'd be really proud if I were you too. :) It's a joy when the child is self motivated to learn, to imagine and create. :)
ReplyDeleteImagination is worth more than any technology!
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