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Unexpected comment




I had Parent/Teacher conferences today for my 5th grader. Nolan is many, many things. He’s helpful, he’s a quick learner, he’s opinionated, he’s a cutie. But it never fails to surprise me when his teachers use a different word to describe him.

They say he is quiet. Quiet. Hmm, I’m not familiar with that word. As the mom of 2 boys, I rarely find myself thinking, it’s so quiet around here. No, quiet is not something I get alot of. 

And Nolan is that child who will follow you around, talking constantly, completely unconcerned with whatever you’re trying to accomplish, because what he needs to say Must Be Said.  And heaven forbid  you tell him No to something he wants to do. Because he will not quit asking you why until you are cowering in the corner, begging for mercy and telling him that he can do whatever he wants if he’ll just quit talking about it! The boy has won every debate he’s started. We are all afraid of him, his cuteness is very deceiving.

So when the teachers say he is quiet, I’ve learned to bite my tongue and not blurt out “Are you sure you’re talking about my Nolan? Possibly there’s another Nolan who is quiet?” I just smile and nod, like I actually know this quiet boy they’re talking about.

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    4 Responses to “Unexpected comment”

      1
        Marjo on October 8th, 2008 12:17 am

        There’s nothing wrong with being quiet. Sounds like he’s soaking it all in. Nolan is who he is where ever he is. Would she prefer he be rowdy and loud? :)

      2
        Sheri on October 8th, 2008 10:27 am

        Oh I am thrilled that he’s quiet at school, and so is the teacher,lol. I’m just surprised by it, because he’s not quiet at home.

      3
        Mrs. G. on October 8th, 2008 12:50 pm

        Good mom. Don’t blow his cover.

      4
        Corey~ living and loving on October 9th, 2008 1:35 pm

        I am always facinated to hear what my daughter is like when I’m not around. To me…it is a wealth of knowledge about how she is doing emotionally. :) I would have a hard time just smiling and nodding, I’d be like, “oooo intersting….tell me MORE!” LOL

        have a great day. Love your new heart left shot. :)

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