Along with the hundred other things I did on Friday, I squeezed in Emma’s first grade parent teacher conference. I’m not sure why I thought Halloween was a good day for it, but never the less, that is when I scheduled it.

It turns out it was one of the nicest few minutes of my whole day!

I haven’t spent very much time one on one with Emma’s teacher, Ms. Hensler. I met her at back to school night, but there were so many other parents trying to talk to her that night. Many of them were totally monopolizing her time, and I am just not one of those parents. But we did talk a bit and I got a really good feeling about her.

I heard a lot of different opinions about her from previous students parents. The biggest complaint I heard was that she wasn’t very warm. I have not found that to be true at all. She is really shy and quiet, but extremely sweet and nice. I think people mistake her shyness for standoffishness. (Is that even a word? )

But what other parents think doesn’t really matter because Emma LOVES her! She draws pictures and makes her cards almost on a daily basis. Emma was very interested to hear what Ms. Hensler had said about her, and her eyes lit up when I told her.

Ms. Hensler loves Emma. Her review was great. She said that she is a great kid and that she really loves having her in her class. She said she brings a great positive spirit to the class that really rubs off on the other kids. She is right where she should be as far as academics–ahead of most of her peers, but not so far ahead that she is bored. She is a good worker and a quick learner.

Ms. Hensler gave her the nicest compliment I think a teacher can give someone. She said that Emma is one of those kids that makes her consider having children. She said that if she could guarantee that she would get someone like Emma, she would definitely have a baby.

My Halloween was crazy and stressful. I had way too much going on, and Scott was sick with strep throat. But Emma’s conference turned out to be just what I needed. I was proud to hear that she is doing so well both academically and socially. I feel lucky to have such a great little girl for my daughter.