Friends and Bullies

* Noah has started learning how to be a Jedi.

He is taking karate now on Thursday nights. He loves it.

We are so glad he can take with Spencer and Uncle Gearold.

he has even tried getting the bad guys with his new moves.

Instead of always using weapons.

I love that they teach respect, patience and they don't teach bullies.

Noah did not even know what a bully was....

*Speaking of Bullies

I talked to Noah's teacher for a couple of hours last friday.

Last Wed. during circle time there was some commotion where Noah was sitting

They were playing a game where each of the kids say their name in certain spots.

A little boy when it was his turn, smirks and say "Eeh, eeh".

The teacher corrects him and says "No, you need to say your name"

A* then says "well Noah does not have too."

After class his two best friends in school, Lily and Camden

who the teacher call the Three Musketeers or the Three Amigos

Were causing a ruckus, that the teacher went to break up

and then realized what was happening.

For sweet Camden (who has hearing aids fyi) and Lily had formed a wall in front of Noah

and Camden says "You don't make fun of our friend Noah,

he does the best he can.

And if you keep making fun of him. We won't play with you anymore."

Oh, how grateful I am as his mom that he has such good friends at school.

Camden will save seats for Noah and Lily at the beginning of class.

I asked Ms. Amber if they were including other kids in their play.

They let anyone play with them who wants to.

As long as they play nice with everyone.

They are going to address all the differences in the classroom. 

I know already that they teach respecting each other, kindness and to ask.

In talking with her today it seems this boy has behavorial issues already.

He is young and is just trying to get away with stuff.

I really don't think he was trying to hurt Noah specifically

What a lucky boy to have such good friends at school.

It is so heartbreaking as a mom to watch this struggle.

This is why we are here is to learn and grow.  

That does not mean I have to like it.