To Be In Kindergarten

Today I was able to volunteer in Gage's kindergarten class. I put myself down to be a substitute volunteer. I wish I could volunteer each week, but they don't like you to bring your other children and it would be hard to find a babysitter each week. I was so excited this week when they called and my sister in law Jamie was kind enough to agree to watch Tanner and Landen.

I was only there for like 45 minutes, but it was quite an eye opener. I don't think I could ever be a teacher. I actually wanted to be a teacher a few different times in my life and even met with the counselors to see what classes to take. I'm glad I went a different route. I really don't know how they learn to read in kindergarten when they are there for such a short time during the day and there are 22 children all demanding the teacher's attention.

Fortunately, Gage has an awesome kindergarten teacher named Ms. Morton. I think she does a great job and I am so glad I lied Gage's way right into her class. That's a whole different story. Gage originally got another teacher and Ms. Morton is the best so I had to pull out all the stops to get her.

Anyway, back to volunteering. Gage was so excited to see me and he pointed me out to all the kids who sit on his table the second I arrived. It was really fun to see Gage in his element. He is really enjoying school and has made a lot of friends. I helped with the "centers" as they call it. Then I had to call each child to the back of the room and get them a new book to take home that night. I had to first ask them about the book they were returning. I got some interesting answers to say the least and a few that had obviously not even read the book.

I had so much fun today and I'm glad Gage enjoys me going to his school. I have to treasure these moments because I am sure during his teenage years he might not be so fond of me. Hopefully not though. I am going to work hard at always having a really good relationship with my kids as I did with my parents.