Well it was bound to happen at some hope - or I guess I'd rather that it never happens... but I got my first call from Greta's teacher. And not for something outstanding that she did either. Ugh! Not a proud mommy moment.
TUESDAY: The conversation in the car home from day care went like this...
Greta: Mom there is something in my folder.
Me: Something good?
Greta: Umm... not really good.
Me: (while driving trying to find the folder.... and freaking out!) - what is it?
Greta: A note from Mrs. Horvath.
Me: (Frantically trying to find the paper). What happened?
Greta: Well...
Me: (now I have the paper and have read it - and am trying not to yell). Greta this isn't good. What happened? Why did you spit on Izzy?
Greta: (now very bashful and not wanting to talk). Because.
Me: Why?
Greta: I didn't want to play anymore with her.
Me: (trying to remain calm) - so why did you spit on her?
Greta: Because I didn't want to play anymore. She was making me mad.
Me: That's not a reason to spit on something. What should you have done?
Greta: Told the teacher or walked away.
Me: What happened after?
Greta: Izzy told, and I got in trouble and had to write a note and say I was sorry.
Me: Well that's good. Did Izzy forgive you?
Greta: Yes, we hugged and are friends now.
Me: What should your punishment be?
Greta: A time out I think.
Me: I think maybe something else. (in my head I was so embarrassed).
We get home and I immediately texted Izzy's mom - who is a friend of mine - and apologized and said how embarrassed I was. Greta then immediately gets out some paper and starts making a card for Izzy and asks if she'll still be her best friend. Very sweet.
Greta and I had a very long talk about it.
Next day goes by... all good (I think)... then Thursday afternoon about 2:30 I get the call and voicemail. Greta is fine but will you give me a call (it's Mrs. Horvath).
So I quickly pick up the phone and call and apparently Greta had a rough couple more days at school getting in arguments and fights with 2 other kids on 2 separate days. Mrs. Horvath said that early on Thursday, Greta just looked so upset and mad and that is why she called. She wanted to make sure all was okay at home and if this was normal for Greta. I said no - she never had a problem at day care and I didn't even know she knew how to spit. We talked about how to help Greta through and that there are lots of different personalities in kindergarten to adjust to. And I acknowledged that Greta definitely has a strong personality and likes to be a leader. Mrs. Horvath said normally Greta is a great kid - so that was reassuring to hear.
So all good after and on Friday she had a great day. We'll talk more this weekend and I think she'll have better week next week. It has to be right?
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