My kindergarten education had a rocky start. In fact, I believe I failed--Ms. X wanted to hold me back for a second year of kindergarten. I can't recall why exactly, but I do know that I was slow to learn how to tie my shoes and there was a disastrous Easter egg coloring assignment. My mother objected and convinced the school to let me in the 1st Grade. Things went much better then and I advanced skill groups. (I've also done okay after elementary school too).
But Ms. X began teaching 2nd Grade when I began that year. She told my mother on several occasions that it was a horrible mistake to have let me advance to 1st. My elementary nemesis? Sure, I need someone to fill the role.
Now (dark clouds gathering) HappyWill had his kindergarten orientation this morning and (as these things go) will have Ms. X in the fall. But we're ready for her this time.
Apparently, I don't need to look at the weather forecast for the next week as it's just rain, storms, and floods. I'm okay with this as long as the flood waters don't lap at my porch steps.
