kid smarts

so it's time that matilda gets used to the idea of being in school. i found a school that i was pleased with, a private school where she'll learn the fundamentals and will be able to continue her educational career at this school thru high school graduation.

today was the admission assessment. i was nervous because i know how shy she can become especially when there's someone new involved. well - my nervousness was right on. she clung to me like glue to a post it note and as much as i wanted to be invisible during the assessment, i found myself sitting right beside her thru it all.

she did so well. i was very impressed with how well she did. not that i doubted her abilities for one second but you know how things get when shyness prevails. anyway... there came a point where she was asked to complete a picture. it was of a boy who was missing some key parts. she was to draw the parts that were missing.. thankfully she didn't draw a private part...OMG that would have been funny. she drew the missing leg, the missing arm, gave him two eyes and something that looked like an ear. when she was finished she was asked, 'how do you think he feels?' she took a second and said, 'happy.' now, looking at this 'boy' ...'happy' wouldn't have come to my mind... in fact, i would have said 'ah, demented.' =) but 'happy' it was. she was then asked 'why do you think he's happy?' matilda paused for a second again and then said, 'because he's finished.'

can you believe that. i'm 34 years old and would have never said that. i was never more proud of her. very smart answer i think. she continued to do well thru the rest of the assessment. they tossed a bean bag for a bit and matilda clocked the teacher in the eye once with her overhand throw. hopefully she won't bruise. ;-)

i'll know later this week where she placed. i'm holding strong with pre-k 4, which is where she should be. i'll let you know!