Open House

Last night was Open House. With the move to middle school, this has become an almost enjoyable evening. Elementary students' parents are so concerned about the next year that they can't focus on the present. Open house always felt more like an on the spot interview from prospective parents than a look at what your kid did today. Middle school parents don't show up in droves the way that elementary parents do but the ones who are there are extremely complimentary. They take the time to say thank you and tell you how amazing you are. That was a very nice feeling coming on the tail end of a very difficult week. It is also a time for me to put two and two together. More than once last night, I thought to myself, "Oh that's why Suzie is like she is." It is a great look inside the relationship between parent and child. Very amusing and extremely enlightening.