Rhyme time

Elise made a new rhyme today...

You can't impress your teachers,
If you don't have fetching features.

Poor Mark

So there's a kid in Elise's class named Mark. Poor Mark has been told that he's the smartest, most gifted, brilliant little man in the whole world. He repeats it on a regular basis. He's been telling all the kids that he's a genius. A real genius and that the Lord God blessed him by making him smarter than all the other children.

So Elise told me yesterday that she has this funny joke where she whispers to him in a chant: "You're not a genius.
You're not a genius.
You're not a genius."

She says it over and over until he gets up and screams "I AM A GENIUS!" and has to go sit in the naughty chair. She thinks it's the funniest damn thing in the world. I asked her to please stop taunting Mark because he clearly can't control himself. She said she'd try, but can't make any promises.

Thoughts on helping out.

I ran into Elise's teacher at school. She said she's a great student and a joy to have in class. She has tons of one liners and is very funny. She prides herself in being a good classroom helper. She loves to help the teacher and the students who are shy or hesitant.

I talked to Elise last night about it. I told her I was really proud of her for being a great helper in class.

She said that was nonsense. She doesn't help anyone. In fact, if she were a Wonderpet she'd just sit in the flyboat all day telling Ming-Ming what to do.

I guess what happens in Kindergarten stays in Kindergarten.

First Day of Kindergarten

Today was Elise's first big day at school. She was ready. I really wasn't.
On the way to school this morning, she told said, "Mom? I'm really going to be fine all day without you. Does that make you feel sad?"

I told her it made me proud and happy to know she'll be fine.

Honestly, I'll still hold my breath until she steps off the bus this afternoon.

Hungry puppy

Conversation overheard in the back seat between Elise and her puppy.

Puppy: Mommy, I'm hungry.
Elise: I'm sure you are. You did have a really busy day. What would you like to eat? Kibble?
Puppy: Just throw some cheese in my pie hole. I'll be fine.