Reese was so excited about school. She loves her teachers. Every morning she tells me I'm going to see my teachers and give them a high five, kiss and a hug but when we arrive she just stares at them. I happen to ask them one day how she was doing and her teacher told me she is very happy at school but doesn't speak a word. For some reason this broke my heart. I felt that lump in my throat arrive. I don't know why but I don't want her to be shy. I want her to be strong, outgoing, social-take charge kind of gal. But shes not weird shy...just very slow to warm. Later that day her teacher called me to reassure me that Reese is doing well and that some kids take longer than others to open up. (Have I mentioned how sweet her teacher is)
Well yesterday she called again for an update on Reese's progress (she was doing this to all the parents) and told me that Reese said "I'm here" during roll call today. Its something they have been encouraging the children to do since the first day and Reese did it. YAY! Baby steps!
I also came to the conclusion that we can't change their personalities. God made them this way for a reason. I can just foster who she is. I'm sure the parents of the outgoing, social, talkative children wish they would learn to be patient, take turns and listen. We just can't have it both ways right?! Each child has to learn. :)
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Great attitude, Heather! And good job to Reese for starting to talk! It'll be no time before she's chatting up the place!
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