parent-teacher conference

For the first time in my life, I participated in a parent-teacher meeting where I was not the subject of discussion. It was weird and exciting and empowering all at the same time. The story is that Isaac’s algebra one grade is slipping into dangerous territory. As responsible parents we gave Isaac a chance to bring his grade up by himself, and when that didn’t work we decided to step in and take an active role. We’ve set up some systems to assist Isaac in bringing his grade up, and also set some repercussions in case he fails.

It’s hard to believe that I’m in this position, because I very vividly remember being in his position. I was a terrible student, mostly because I was bored in class and couldn’t be bothered. I get the feeling that Isaac is going through the same thing.

With his amazing athletic ability, if he showed a modicum of scholarship, he would be a lock to play division 1 college basketball. But without the grades to go with the talent, he could just as easily end up as the best player at the playground telling stories about what could have been. We’re not going to let him become just another playground phenomenon.

Kai, on the other hand is developing his vocal skills quite rapidly. He has learned a new high-pitched scream that could wake the dead. He is still working on sitting up on his own, and is getting better. He definitely wants to crawl, but is still getting a handle on the coordination to do so. When he gets a handle on crawling it is going to be a whole new ball game.