Smarty McSmartypants

It’s no shock to me that Eva is loving school and excelling in every way.  I always knew my baby would do well.  She’s got my genetics after all, and I’m bordering on being ridiculously brilliant – or maybe just ridiculous.  I forget.

You need proof that Eva’s wonderful?  The first month of school she received an award at the school assembly for being responsible.  (She also gets that from me.) 

Here’s more proof: we had our first parent-teacher conference for our brilliant and responsible kindergartner.  I expected it to go well.

I didn’t expect just how incredibly proud I would be when Mrs. Nielsen praised our little kitty with the most remarkable compliments. Mrs. Nielsen said that the last time she had a student as bright as Eva was 7 years ago.  She also said that Eva is kind to the other kids, respectful, happy, and sweet.  My only concern for Eva at school was how she would be socially.  Mrs. Nielsen said that I have no reason to be concerned.  Eva plays well with the other kids and is always chit-chatting with someone. 

Side note: This explains why Eva has had to wear the quiet headphones more than once.  If the kids are being too chatty, the teacher has them wear headphones to remind them to be quiet.  Eva was complaining to me once that she had to wear the headphones AGAIN.  I asked why and she responded, “Oh, you know, I couldn’t stop yakety-yakking.”

Eva is currently reading at a mid-year 2nd grade level and will be starting a more advanced curriculum after Christmas.  I’m so impressed with her.  And with Mrs. Nielsen.  She said that she will only do the advanced curriculum as long as Eva is enjoying it and not feeling overwhelmed or that it’s a chore.  She wants Eva to just be a kid and enjoy kindergarten.  Perfect.

Here are her conference papers:

Too bad you all can’t have my genetics to make your own ridiculously brilliant kids.

But I might be willing to sell you some of my genes for a reasonable fee…