Growth

Conor and I were sitting at the kitchen table on thursday and he says to me - "mom, tomorrow is a tricky day". He siad Mrs Jones (his k3 teacher) told him all about April Fools Day and that it was a day for playing tricks on people. I found this conversation humorous because the child is 3! :)
He said his trick was going to be when I told him to pick up his toys he was going to say NO! and that was going to be his trick :) I did go on to explain that April Fools is not a day to disobey but to make people laugh. He really wanted to play a trick on Mrs Jones but he didnt have school on fri - I think we will save one for class on Tuesday :) We did think about going over to her house and putting shaving cream on her car and tying balloons to it but Conor only wanted to do it if we could make the car float away and that would be a funny trick. What a little sinner!
He had show and tell on thursday and brought his two buzz lightyear toys. He wore his Buzz shirt and was very excited to share with his friends. This has been the first month that he has really been happy to stand up and share about his toy. The first time he refused, the second time he stood up and said nothing. He forgot to bring his toy for a good few months and on thursday he was ready for the next step. We didnt think it would be a big deal for him to stand up and talk because we think he enjoys attention. We were suprised, but once again - kids suprise ya! It is such a beautiful thing to watch your child grow in all areas. Emotionally, spiritually and physically. At the beginning of the year he said he was afraid to participate in show and tell. Here we are nearing the end of K3 and he is no longer afraid. He has learned it is a safe place. Beautiful! He told me Mrs Jones thanked all those helpers who talked about their toy. When we were sitting on the couch thursday night he said "Mommy, what will I bring to the next show and tell?" We talked about a few options and came up with a good plan. He said "Mom, lets dream about that every night ok?" I said ok (even though when my head hits the pillow im out and dont remember a thing til i hear a kid in the morning). I was happy for him though becasue he is happy and excited about sharing next month. He has grown! Im proud of him and love watching him grow.