As I was walking the halls at the school today, I noticed Carson being led by his teacher to one of the other classrooms. I mouthed to the teacher asking her if he was in trouble...Oh yeah....he was in trouble! His class had been in the computer lab and Carson had lost the privilege to be in there. I didn't want to alert Carson that I was right there, so I figured that I would wait and talk to his teacher after school to find out what had happened.
Well, there was no need to talk to his teacher, she had made him write a note home telling us what he had done. When he got home, he immediately got it out of his backpack and gave it to me. Then sat there looking forlorn while I read it. He then proceeds to tells me that he "didn't meant to". I reminded him that maybe he didn't mean to yell...but he most certainly could've stopped himself before he hit!
Stone is one of his best friends...so I'm hoping that this incident will soon be forgotten by both boys. Carson told me that he apoligized to Stone...and meant it. So, if he didn't, Amy...he wrote it on the bottom of his note home...
I'm not posting this to make light of it...but it is one of those things that I want to remember in 20 years. And, I have to remind myself that this probably won't be the last time that Carson is involved in hitting one of his friends. Also, it's a good reminder to constantly be teaching my children to use words...not fists.
So, Amy and Rick, I am sorry that this happened. Carson's been raked over the coals and I hope that it won't happen again! Tell Stone that we love him!
6 comments:
Believe me when I say, I know what you are talking about. I think you are a wonderful mother and I just think the world of Carson there is something about him, something very special in his expression. I just love his sweet spirit!!!
We love CARSON!!! We too got a note and CONFESSION the minute Stone walked in the door from school yesterday. Stone's note started out by saying "I've bin bad":) Stone LOVES Carson! He too got in big trouble yesterday...in fact we didn't let him play with friends yesterday so he could "think about" how we treat our friends. We feel so lucky to have you as neighbors and friends...and well of course you already know how much we adore that little boy of yours!
Tracy,
What a great teacher(s) to have these boys write this down. I just listened to someone teach that said writing is an important step in learning. Awe that is the great thing about boys. They punch and get over it. Girls whine for days and even months or years!
Oh boy, I'm sure I have the same sort of thing to look forward to in a few years... especially with boy #2 on the way! At least he seems genuinely sorry. Some boys don't even get that far!
I'm impressed that that is how the teacher dealt with it. I think that writing a letter about the problem is a great idea. Glad everything is better though.
Oh, I'm sure every boy goes through this stage. Carson is such a sweet boy with a big heart. Love that kid!
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