Parent-Teacher Conferences
Today I have a conference with my son’s preschool teacher. I don’t anticipate anything major, but it’ll be interesting to see how he is in relation to the other kids. I’m betting that she’ll say he doesn’t participate in music/movement. In other words, the boy can’t dance. 
Gee, guess where he inherited that one? I love to dance, but I’ll freely admit I’m not good at it. So it’s no surprise that my boy can’t quite get his groove on. Besides, how easy is it to dance to the Wiggles or Sesame Street? Yeah, not so much. He does better with Technotronic. 
She’ll probably also say that he needs practice with scissors. I’m not touching that one. I know that when I was his age, I cut most of my brother’s hair off because I was “practicing” with scissors. I have no intention of giving him ideas. He uses scissors at preschool, and as far as I’m concerned, that’ll do fine.
Now my daughter’s conference on Monday will be another story. When my son was her age, he knew his colors, shapes, and alphabet. My daughter can count to twenty and sing the ABC’s, but everything is purple. I’ve never heard her recite a shape either. I’m not too stressed about it because I know kids catch up at their own rate. Still, I have a feeling her little report card won’t be too good. 
Yes, teachers are neurotic about such things.
On the writing front, I’m still waiting. I will confess that I am GREEN with envy :worthy:for the people who get The Call after three weeks. Or even three months! I alternate between phases of elation–no news must mean good news!–and periods of –Oh-geez-why-don’t-they-just-reject-me-and-get-it-over-with. I think my current song must be Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive.” (words slightly modified) Feel free to sing along.
At first I was afraid, I was so forlorn
Kept thinkin’ my book would come back with a rejection form
And now I’ve spent so many nights
Thinkin’ what is going on?
Is my book stuck upon a desk
Or is it absolutely gone?
Don’t send it back!
Don’t want it here!
Come on now call me now, my phone is pressed
Right up to my ear.
I want to hear the editor’s voice
Saying that she wants my book,
Or else I’ll crumble…
Yes, I’ll lay down and die,
I won’t survive!
Michelle posted in Parenting @ 8:12 am | Viewed 1666 times
Crystal* Says:
*dancing*
Nice tune, woman.
I also have Parent/Teacher Conferences today. Joy and rapture.
I can’t believe the school year is winding down!
Hugs on the waiting. And I’m crossing my fingers for YOUR call.
Grins*
beth Says:
Hang in there! I’ve got my fingers crossed that it’s taking them this long because they not only want to tell you how much they love it, but they’re waiting until their sample cover art is ready for you to review! :headspin:
Ugh. Parent conferences. Yuk. Glad you’re on the parent side - though I don’t know if it’s any better from that end. Let’s hope for good report cards!
Kelly Says:
Love the new version! Hang in there!
Peggy Says:
Chin up, Michelle, and hang in. We’ve already killed one week of March!
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April Alsup Says:
That song is my new “theme song”!:dance: At least you’re not alone in the waiting. And hey, I’d rather a slow yes than a fast no. I think…
Here’s hoping you hear some good news really soon!
Rene Says:
You have parent-teacher conferences for pre-school? Wow, the only time I had them was when my son was going through is unfortunate spitting phase. My kids did have their conferences last week. I was a little nervous with my son’s because he is such an oddball I’m never sure what I’m going to hear. My daughter’s was during lunch so I brought the teacher a salad and we yacked about all the other teachers.
Rene Says:
Oh yeah, love those lyrics! I keep hoping I will see something soon on your blog.
Tori Lennox Says:
Great new theme song, Michelle!
It’s got a great beat and you can dance to it! 
Sue Child Says:
Michelle! I’ve started singing your theme tune. Love it. I’m feeling exactly the same and my revised full hasn’t been with them quite so long. One more day of March gone…
Sue
Melissa Says:
I went to my daughter’s PT conferences two weeks ago. I really love her school and her teacher.
Hope you hear some good news very soon!
Missie Says:
You know, if the whole author thing doesn’t work out, I think you have a future in the music industry.:shimmy:
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lori Says:
Ohmagoodness!!!!!!!! LOL.. I LOVE what you did with your song… and, gee, thanks, now that’ll be stuck in my head for weeks.
Wishing good thoughts while you wait, Michelle!
Michelle Says:
Thanks ladies! No news yet. Oh well. Maybe next week?
Robyn Says:
Cannot breathe…dying here…
Great song you sexy beast!
Silma Says:
Gosh, I wasn’t into 70s disco, but I gotta admit I love that song. What you did with it is totally hilarious. :crazyjumping: Don’t worry about your daughter saying all colors are purple. My youngest goddaughter may know their names, but trust me, her favorite is purple and if you ask her what color is this or that she goes, “Purple!”
Olga Says:
Michelle, lol on the song! Love the new lyrics! Hugs on the waiting process, and if it’s any consolation, I heard R’s go first. Best of luck!
MaryF Says:
GREAT song!!!
LauraP Says:
I love it!