I Bet Mine Can Out Talk Yours

Reports cards came home this week. My Middle Schooler got all A's & B's and every teacher commented on how polite and nice and cooperative she is. I am convinced that they have confused my "tween" with someone else's child because polite, nice and cooperative are not exactly what comes to mind when describing her. But, that is beside the point... the point is, she seems to be doing great in school and we are very proud of her.

My Kindergartener, on the other hand, is an entirely different matter. She is way above "average" in all academic areas. She always finishes her work first and she is a delight to have in class. But, and there is always a but when Hannah is involved, the side of the report card that tells about her behavior shows that the darling little Hannah that we know and love is the same little darling her teachers know.

She NEVER shuts up. I don't think it is possible for this child to be quiet. She talks or sings all the time. She talks and sings when she is playing, taking a shower, going potty, eating, watching TV, at the movie theater, in her sleep...I repeat, in her sleep! And, apparently, she talks at school. And, the best part is that she admits that it is absolutely ridiculous for anyone to expect her to sit quietly while others are working. Once she has finished her work she sees no reason why she can't chat with people around her, regardless of whether or not they have finished their work.

Well, I guess if non-stop, incessant talking is the worst thing she does this fine Kindergarten year, then we are pretty darn lucky.