Better Left Unsaid - It Wasn't All That New

Jan. 6, 2007

It Wasn't All That New

Our 10 year old son goes to public school. The first day back after Christmas break he sat eating his breakfast and said, "Mom, guess who my teacher's going to be?" I gave up and he told me it would be Mrs. somebody or other. I was pretty much confused and asked why he was getting a new teacher. He said, "Because I'm in 5th grade now." What? He explained patiently, "Mom, it's the new year." After a lengthy explanation of school years versus calendar years and figurtive years I could tell he was not all that impressed with the whole concept. So it's back to 4th grade...bummer.

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Jan. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SmallGreenRiver

Actually, it does make more sense. Maybe he's on to something. We could have 24 grades, and after Christmas you change....

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Jan. 7, 2007 - Poor Guy

Posted by ktneis

I could just feel his heart drop. Adults can sure make life confusing, why couldn't everything fall on one calender. I am feeling way better, thanks for your kind words throughout all my problems.

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Jan. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momn4boys

I vividly remember making this same mistake. Only I didn't get my loving mother to gently correct me. (you were gentle right?? LOL) My "friends" discovered my misunderstanding and laughed at me. It is vivid even now. How embarassing.

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