Okay, it's not an actual award. And I nominated myself. But I was so over-the-top incredible as a mom that I really have to give myself some props. Here's what I did: I remembered my sons show and tell day. I know, I know...I'm amazing. I mean this is show and tell, people. Show and tell does not exist much past kindergarten so ya gotta live it up while you have the chance. It might be such a big deal for me because we've had a few little mishaps in the recent past.
Kindergarten show and tell is every Friday and only 5 kids have a turn each week. So once a month you get your chance. November's show and tell didn't turn out so great. The Monday after Jack's was scheduled I realized I had forgotten and was telling him I was sorry that I hadn't reminded him. He said happily "It's no problem, Mom. I had my boxers!"
"I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked increduously.
"I had something for show and tell, Mom. I had my boxers in my backpack, so I showed 'em my boxers!" He was so proud and excited. I, on the other hand was mortified.
"This is a joke, right? You are teasing me."
"Nope."
Quickly I penned a note to his teacher that read something like...I thought we had forgotten Jack's show and tell on Friday, but Jack has just informed me that he showed his boxers for show and tell. I want to assure you that this was not my intention. I have no idea why he even had boxers in his backpack. I'm sorry for any problem this may have caused in the class. And I am pretty sure this is the first time in all your years of teaching that you have received a note like this from a parent.
Thankfully, she has a great sense of humor. The best part is that she said she really didn't think too much of it at the time. He held up those boxers proudly and started talking about them as if he meant to bring them for show and tell all along. One thing is for sure, that boy is not going to lose his shot at the spotlight.
That brings us to December's show and tell. The item he showed was a Lunchable. Doesn't take much to figure out that, yep, mom forgot show and tell day again. And Jack, thankfully, had no undergarments stored away to fall back on this time.
It's January now and the tide has shifted. This morning, on his show and tell day, I marched my son off to school and snugly in his backpack was a Spiderman vehicle complete with Spiderman and Venom seated inside. U can't touch this!
And so for today that makes me Mother of the Year. We can only hope for the best when February rolls around.
Kindergarten show and tell is every Friday and only 5 kids have a turn each week. So once a month you get your chance. November's show and tell didn't turn out so great. The Monday after Jack's was scheduled I realized I had forgotten and was telling him I was sorry that I hadn't reminded him. He said happily "It's no problem, Mom. I had my boxers!"
"I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked increduously.
"I had something for show and tell, Mom. I had my boxers in my backpack, so I showed 'em my boxers!" He was so proud and excited. I, on the other hand was mortified.
"This is a joke, right? You are teasing me."
"Nope."
Quickly I penned a note to his teacher that read something like...I thought we had forgotten Jack's show and tell on Friday, but Jack has just informed me that he showed his boxers for show and tell. I want to assure you that this was not my intention. I have no idea why he even had boxers in his backpack. I'm sorry for any problem this may have caused in the class. And I am pretty sure this is the first time in all your years of teaching that you have received a note like this from a parent.
Thankfully, she has a great sense of humor. The best part is that she said she really didn't think too much of it at the time. He held up those boxers proudly and started talking about them as if he meant to bring them for show and tell all along. One thing is for sure, that boy is not going to lose his shot at the spotlight.
That brings us to December's show and tell. The item he showed was a Lunchable. Doesn't take much to figure out that, yep, mom forgot show and tell day again. And Jack, thankfully, had no undergarments stored away to fall back on this time.
It's January now and the tide has shifted. This morning, on his show and tell day, I marched my son off to school and snugly in his backpack was a Spiderman vehicle complete with Spiderman and Venom seated inside. U can't touch this!
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It takes a lot to phase a kindergarten teacher.
Poor third child. I'm sure Tate always had a fabulous show and tell!
Absolutely hilarious!!!!
I got a good chuckle out of it. I can't imagine any of the teachers on the Kdg. team thinking anything about the boxers. They've probably seen and heard about everything. :)
As a former K-2 teacher...no big deal. One time, I had a boy bring a picture of his baby sister. What did he share in his presentation??? He told everyone that sometimes when his mommy is feeding his baby, his mommy says, "Don't bite me." That sure brought on lots of questions. : )
Sheri
That is SO HYSTERICAL! I wonder what he even said about his boxers as he was showing them in class and what the girls had to say! So funny. You go, Mom, for letting him bring one of the best show and tells of the year (at least all the boys probably thought so! ;)
Oh my goodness, MISSY!!!!! You are sooooo funny!!!! I like Jack's style....SURPRISE SHOW-N-TELL!!! Now that one sounds like a LOT more fun!!!!! Um....what KIND of boxers were they, and my first thought was....um...WERE THEY CLEAN???? :)
And that is Why we Love You Missy!!!! Mark needs to read this.
Boxers! I love it! I do see kiddos in my class come up with anything they have in their backpack when they forget show and tell, but I haven't had boxers...just mittens, hats and lip gloss. That is hysterical! Thanks for a great laugh!
How's Twilight going? I stayed up until 1 to read some very good chapters in book four. It looks like it will all end well...yeah for Edward and Bella! I'm acting like they are real people or should I say vampires! That didn't spoil anything for you, did it?
That is hilarious...Helen had show and tell this past week for 1st grade...you only get it once a year..so I couldn't forget...she took her pet turtle...a real one...it was a lively day, said the teacher :) such a funny story, and what a great kid to come up with something...awesome, kristi
Just wanted to say thanks for the comment you left me the other day. I loved the idea of putting tons of activities on little pieces of paper so he can choose from them. I just might have to do that. If he has an activity, especially one he really likes, he'll stick with it forever! It's all about focusing the energy-- just some days my tank is on empty!
Ah! I know I can always come here when I need a laugh! Seems to me that may've been something YOU would've done at that age! ;) Like mother, like son?
Kudos to him for thinking so quickly and having the courage and creativity to work with what he had available! Most kids would've just said they forgot it!
That is great!
LOVED seeing you, if only briefly. Wish we could've spent a whole evening, or two sipping coffee and chatting!!
This summer, let's do it, k?
Oh Miss!! There's just nothing better than a good Jack story!! :) He is just way too priceless...I love that he was probably as proud to show his boxers and lunchable as he was to show his spidoWman costume!!!!
ok..things are getting too wierd! you nominated yourself for an award too!!
this story is hysterical!!! our kids are so much the same too!
AHAHAHAHA! A lunchable!! OMGoodness... thanks for the laugh. You're awesome.
PS Is there no way to "follow" this blog?
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