Mama’s Secret Parent Teacher Conference (PRO ✮)

I am less worried about a ‘C’ in spelling than I am about a note that says “disruptive.” Because ‘disruptive’ feels like a judgment on my parenting. ‘Disruptive’ means I didn’t enforce enough bedtimes. The Walk to the Car (The Emotional Hangover) The conference ends. “Thanks so much! You’re doing a great job.” (Bless her for lying.)

“He’s performing at a ‘J’ level in guided reading.” mama’s secret parent teacher conference

This is the secret heart of the conference. I don’t actually care if he knows long division. He has a calculator on his iPad. I care if he ate lunch alone. I care if he shared the glue sticks. I am less worried about a ‘C’ in