Today, I had my very first Parent-Teacher conference as the parent. Maya's teacher, a lovely woman who is not that much bigger than some of her students, and I sat down to have a little chat about Miss Maya and I have to say I was very pleased with what she had to say.

A few of you will recall how I whined and howled about all day Kindergarten. I am still not convinced that it is right for all students, but my child seems to be thriving. It seems that the teacher cannot seem to find enough for her to do and she is excelling in every subject.

Boy, am I relieved.

I am so proud of Maya and how hard she is working at school. She is really blossoming and is absorbing a tremendous amount every week. She is doing fine socially and academically - which is great news to me as well. Maya and Owen are 'at home' kids - they stay with Mom and Dad or another trusted family member....and that's it. To have Maya doing so well with her peers is relieving and a joy for me.

I was wrong about all day Kindergarten for Maya. It is just what she needs!