on the subject of First Grade

Second day of First Grade. Scooby starts crying in the car.

"I don't want to be in First Grade! I want to be in Kindergarten!"

I am astonished at this response. We have been having so many discussions of exciting First Grade field trips and many other virtues,

"But why, Scooby?" I ask.

Wailing: "There aren't any TOYS in First Grade!"

I kept a straight face. It was touch, but I did it. Welcome to reality sweetie! Only 15 or so more years to go.


Day One of Kindergarten, 2008