Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Proud Mom I Am

So, anything fun happen at school? Nah! Any homework? Finished already! What was the best part of your day? Well...it was hot!!! This was my conversation with Brandon on the way home from school today. So anywho, we run home, get ready for soccer, feed Josh, eat a snack, fill up the water bottle, grab homework and off to soccer pracatice! Brandon watched Josh, yes he is an official babysitter and loves not running everywhere. So I am practice and Greg calls and asks if I know about a book Brandon is reading in class. I said that I didn't. He then tells me that they were reading this particular book in class and some of the words were making him uncomfortable. He told the substitute teacher that he didn't want to read it and wanted to talk to someone in the office. He then went and talked with the vice principal and told him that he didn't want to read it because it had words that were not right. As I sat here and listened I could have cried, but I held it together. I was so proud of him and wanted to hug him right then, I held back. You could tell that he was uncomfortable with the situation. I told him how proud I am of him, gave him a kiss and hug and sent him off to bed. So Greg and I talked and will head into school tomorrow and see what happens. I also checked out the book and it has some pretty MATURE topics and it also had a grade level 10 - 12. Fill ya in later....

3 comments:

Jason, Tiff and the Kids said...

Yeah Brandon!
Often doing what is right is not always easy...thanks for your great example...Mom's around the country are proud of you!

Marla said...

O.k. I am very curious what that teacher is having him read...I will be watching for an update! :) And good for Brandon for standing up for what he believes is right! WOO HOO!!!

Glenna & Kevin said...

You know you have done a good job when your child is making the right choices without you around. Way to go Brandon! Your parents have done a great job!