Worth that Wait

There's a reason they set aside 4 hours for parent-teacher conferences. It can take almost all of that to see 9 different teachers! Actually, we got it done in 3 hours but some of those moments of standing in line sure made it seem like 4.

Of course, it was all worth the wait.

We knew going into this that we didn't have any concerns. Carter already got his first report card and proudly boasted A's in 9 out of 10 classes. Still, we wanted to get to know these new teachers at this new school of ours. (Well most know hubby because he knows everybody, but I wanted to meet them, too!)

Parent-teacher conferences are different these days. When I was a kid, we stayed home and crossed our fingers that our parents would hear good things and come home in a good mood. These days the kids are invited to go along and hear it at the same time as us. Of course, if they have nothing to fear, why not go along? I'm pretty sure if Carter had known it would take 3 hours to see everyone, he would have opted to stay home, though.

Really, it never gets old to hear positive things about your child. Of course, we are pleased he's doing well academically. We love that teachers see he is a student who wants to do his best and won't settle for anything less. But we are even more pleased when we hear how polite and respectful he is in class. "Can you clone him?" one teacher asked. Now that's a high compliment.

Carter did get worried when his favorite teacher told him to "go away" so he couldn't hear our conversation. I think Carter was freaking out that the teacher had concerns or something. But no, the teacher explained, "Carter's awesome! I just don't want him getting a big head!"

We don't either. But we did tell him we are really pleased with everything we heard... and he better keep it up, or else...

I personally felt reassured that many of the teachers wanted to make sure Carter was feeling good about transitioning to a new school and making friends. They really care that he is feeling a part of the "family." That's so cool. I just love that!

I think this is going to be good. Really good.