Nice kid

We got a call from Hope's new 2nd grade teacher (we haven't met her yet) asking if Hope could be a special friend to a girl who is coming new to the school this year. She said the counselor Ms. Brown spoke very highly of Hope and how friendly she is. When I told Hope about the opportunity she immediately started planning supplies she could bring for both of them.

How to make nice friends

Just sit there and look scared on the first day. The kids who come up to check on you are the nicest ones. The ones who keep playing and ignore you are not so nice.

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Is this your school?

This place could use some fixing up.

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Scratch junior

H [in frustration]: They say you're only limited by your imagination, so why can't I make it do this?!

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Cousins

Today I told H and E that we have a surprise for them involving their cousins on Monday.
H [excited]: You mean Sawyer?!?
M: Yes, Sawyer and Wyatt.
H: Oh my gosh! He's like the only boy kid who I actually love!

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Getting older

H: "My days as a kid are almost over."

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Manners

One of the counselors said I'm the most polite kid she ever met!