Fleur de Aleta

Dear Son, Your school is located on the grounds of your church, which Mommy thinks is wonderful.  It's a great community.  St. Augustine's recently started a Youth Junior group.  They meet once a month on a Friday night from 6-8pm.  Daddy was so worried you would get upset with us bringing you there and not knowing many people. The group was lead by Father AJ, Catherine Coates, other sweet ladies and members from the Youth group.  I thought it would be great - you could see children of all ages (Youth Jr is from 3yrs old to children in the 5th grade).  Having older children as good role models and learning more about church and developing a relationship with God in a fun and loving environment - perfect! During the time that you were in the Youth Jr group, Mommy and Daddy would go get something to eat, go shopping, etc.  It gave us time to get a few things done around the house.  The first time you attended and Daddy was so worried, it was all unfounded concern - you had

Dear Son, This letter is to catch us up to date on school.  You are having ups and downs.  When a particular child is misbehaving, such as running around, you want to do the same thing.  After all, you love to run. But there are times when you do things you know you shouldn't do.. you don't do them at home.  You don't even do them with friends and family or even strangers...  You behave with us and your grandparents.  You are sweet to your younger cousins and second cousins.  This is behavior learned and participated at in school.  I knew this was bound to happen.  Mommy and Daddy talk with you about it at home, but it's difficult to correct "after the fact."  It's frustrating for all of us. Mommy read the letter to you.   You said, "Mrs. Kristie wrote that."  Mommy started requesting the teacher to put notes in your bag if you had any timeouts and the reason for them.  This helps us to talk with you about corrective behavior the same da