KC saw my blog this morning and found the photos of herself. "That's me!" she laughed.
I told her that I wrote about her first day of school and how I was impressed that she had three nice teachers in her class. She was lucky to have so many friends who were happy to see her. I also told her that I was sad to see how she'd tearfully clung to her mommy's legs and that it wasn't really a nice way to behave at school. I said I'd be watching how she behaved at school this morning.
She went into class beautifully and pretty much ignored us as we left, already looking to see what new activity was being set up for the new day. Tif had several errands to run so Art and I picked her up a couple of hours later.
KC said she had a great day and played with her good friend, Henry. His mom told me outside while we were waiting that Henry had sung a song he'd thought up about KC.
As we were driving home, I told KC that I was really surprised at how she always knew where she was going since I tend to get lost.
"I just look and see what looks familiar," she explained. "If lots of things look familiar, I know I'm going in the right direction. I just have to find things to recognize."
Did I tell you that my granddaughter is four years old? Since when did she start using such big words? Wasn't it yesterday that we were trying to get her to say, "Mommy?"
I think my mouth dropped open. Out of the mouth of babes...
"I'm just going to have to pay more attention," I told her. She nodded knowingly.
Tif says in Singapore, KC even surprised her father with how quickly she managed to navigate her way around their hotel.
I still think a sense of direction is somewhat genetically imprinted. KC's parents both have an excellent sense of direction. Art does. Tif knows I can't find my way out of a paper bag.
Well, KC had a great day at school and couldn't wait to show her mom her new artistic creation. Since KC is happy, we're all happy.
I told her that I wrote about her first day of school and how I was impressed that she had three nice teachers in her class. She was lucky to have so many friends who were happy to see her. I also told her that I was sad to see how she'd tearfully clung to her mommy's legs and that it wasn't really a nice way to behave at school. I said I'd be watching how she behaved at school this morning.
She went into class beautifully and pretty much ignored us as we left, already looking to see what new activity was being set up for the new day. Tif had several errands to run so Art and I picked her up a couple of hours later.
KC said she had a great day and played with her good friend, Henry. His mom told me outside while we were waiting that Henry had sung a song he'd thought up about KC.
"I just look and see what looks familiar," she explained. "If lots of things look familiar, I know I'm going in the right direction. I just have to find things to recognize."
Did I tell you that my granddaughter is four years old? Since when did she start using such big words? Wasn't it yesterday that we were trying to get her to say, "Mommy?"
I think my mouth dropped open. Out of the mouth of babes...
"I'm just going to have to pay more attention," I told her. She nodded knowingly.
Tif says in Singapore, KC even surprised her father with how quickly she managed to navigate her way around their hotel.
I still think a sense of direction is somewhat genetically imprinted. KC's parents both have an excellent sense of direction. Art does. Tif knows I can't find my way out of a paper bag.
Well, KC had a great day at school and couldn't wait to show her mom her new artistic creation. Since KC is happy, we're all happy.
And this post makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a kid!
Fabulous!
ReplyDeletehow fun and the transition to school is made...with a little help from grandma!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a sense of direction and still get confused about the points of the compass. Maybe it is inherited. KC is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteWOW, KC's sense of direction is amazing!! It is hard to believe she is only 4 yrs. old. Glad she is having a grand time in pre-school!
ReplyDeleteAdorable photo. Is that her helmet for getting around on her tricycle, or is she riding something with a motor?
ReplyDeleteBut I'm sure you're good with maps, Kay. I'm just like you, I can't find my way in a casino unless I've been there a lot. My husband on the other hand can find his way on our first visit. I attribute my lack of sense/feelings to my Myer-Briggs INTJ personality type. To find your way around you have to be sensing, my guess just from reading your blogs....intuitive feeler?
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....not sure about the feeler part...you sure do a lot of thinking!! Definitely intuitive tho :)
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Interesting that KC is so good with directions!
ReplyDeleteKay, you should take KC to the maze at the Dole pineapple plantation in Wahiawa! Let's see if she can get out of that one. lol.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm around my granddaughter, I seem to have at least one amazing quote a day. You are getting a treasure trove! Isn't it just so much fun!
ReplyDeleteKay...I always read even if I don't comment and your blog is like sitting with a good friend..I love it...I wish I could be more like this with my blog....
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if Ms. K. C. Is adjusting to pre-school just fine. And what a mature vocabulary! I remember when you worried about her being slow in starting to talk. Obviously she was simply waiting until she was darned good and ready!
ReplyDeleteKC is so bright for her age! I´m always amazed at how much she knows and says.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's better child rearing or if we are still evolving as a species, but it seems to me that this new generation of kids is super bright.
ReplyDeleteclearly an exceptional child.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your happy treasure with us, KaY
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That's a fantastic photo of your grand daughter! Precious moment:D
ReplyDeleteKay here's the link to 'hearty quinoa and bean soup' and thanks for noticing it wasn't working:
ReplyDeletehttp://food.chatelaine.com/Recipes/View/Hearty-quinoa-and-bean-soup
What a great blog! I'm with KC since my sense of direction relies on seeing familiar places. Is she a lefty?
ReplyDeleteMare: No, she's a righty, but her mom is a lefty.
ReplyDeleteOh how cute is KC. I am with you Kay I cannot find my way out of a paper bag either. Four years old, time flies. Glad to see school is going well - she sounds a clever little girl. And very sensible too.
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