1st day of school

Marshall started back to school at the end of August. He wasn't sure he wanted summer vacation to end but he has really enjoyed both his teacher and classmates this year. He has two really good buddies that we hear about everyday he comes home. We have also discovered that Marshall is most definitely the typical oldest child. He is a people pleaser and very driven. His teacher uses a color changing system for behavior and Marshall is extremely motivated by this. He tells me everyday he gets in the car that he "stayed on green." One day I put him down for his nap and heard him crying and went back to check on him. He said, "Mom, I'm really sad cuz I had a bad day at school. Ms. Rhonda said I was about to have to change my clip to yellow." He didn't actually have to change his clip, just the thought of changing it was enough to send him over the edge. I actually think changing his clip will be a good learning experience for him but he is yet to change that clip.

His new "smile."



a nervous smile