How are you almost 7 and going into 1st grade!?
You keep asking me if 1st grade will be hard and saying you're nervous because you want to have play time during the day like in Kindergarten. Well, you will have some playtime but the teacher says you have to earn it. And will it be harder? I think you're pretty darn smart, so I don't think you'll have any problems.
You'll be one of five boys in the class, all your good friends, so I have no worries about the social aspect of school for you. Even though you didn't want to go to camp most days this summer, you were able to spend more time with Ethan and Jackson. You've become really good friends with Ethan, trading Hotwheel cars and playing. You've also been able to have play dates with Adam, which you love. I'm so happy you've made friends with really nice boys who compliment you and don't turn you into someone you're not.
This summer I also really realized how much like me you are. I see a lot of myself in you. As a kid, I was so shy and hated being stuck somewhere when I didn't have a good friend there with me. You're the same. On the days you knew Ethan wasn't going to be at camp, you'd cry for me to stay home from work to watch you instead. I feel your pain. I hated that feeling of being alone and not outgoing enough to walk up to just any other kid and start playing with them. I'm sorry I had to make you go, but this summer things were complicated. And I hope with you that next summer you can hang out at Grandma's. I'm also proud of you for making it through each of those rough days. And when I picked you up, you had something good to say about what you did at camp. You're a champ!
I know you'll pull through any situation that isn't familiar and comfortable with a lot more ease and courage than I ever had.
I love you, Monkey!
Mommy
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