My Favorite Girls

This week was parent-teacher conference.  I went to Paige's but not to Ashley's.  I was planning to see Ashley's teachers but she has straight As and I got emails from two different teachers telling me that due to limited conference time, if you don't have concerns or questions it is better to leave conference appts. for parents of students who have issues---basically we were uninvited to P/T conference.  Whatever!

Ashley is such a good girl and student, I'm not too worried.  This week we had lunch with Dave's new boss and his family.  Dave's boss has 3 girls, two are the same age as our girls.  Of course, you never know how something like this is going to go.  Not only are you meeting strangers for the first time, but you are at a restaurant and have your kids with you.  Before we left, we just told the girls to remember their manners and be friendly.  Well, Ashley didn't disappoint.  She is a such a socializer/talker.  She immediately sat down and struck up a conversation with one of the girls who is her same age.  I just watched her and smiled as she kept the conversation going, was very friendly, and even ended up tickling and entertaining the 4 year old.  It reminded me of Dave's mom who is also very good in social situations.  Funny thing is that all the kids got along famously and the wives were very talkative, but the two people who actually know each other and work together were the most quiet and reserved.  I think it probably has something to do with two guys having been outnumbered by the females for most of their lives!

Now for Paige's P/T conference.  She also has all high marks and is above grade level, so no academic worries.  I did appreciate her teacher telling me that Paige is "a really good person."  I'd rather hear my child has a good character more than good grades.

Ashley and Paige are my favorite girls!