It's Easy to Be Good!

Cute little Chipmunk

Instead of blogging about how unbelievably busy I have been with work, birthday party planning, kid activities, planning our upcoming CA trip, and just normal daily stuff, I'm going to BRAG about my sweet girl, Lauren.  Cause that is more fun...and a lot less mundane!  Careful...there is a lot of bragging coming up...

 

Thus far, Lauren has been exceptionally good in Kindergarten.  Unbelievably good.  She continuously gets 'clip ups' to the Outstanding Student behavior day after day.  To attain this status, Lauren must make at least 3 note-worthy or good choices a day.  I tend to think that may be difficult.  Lauren told me otherwise one day saying, 'Mom, it's easy to be good!'.

 

Lauren's Happy Rocks

 

 

On 9/10 Lauren received her first 'happy rock' from her teacher.  She was super excited...jumping up and down and showing me this little glass rock with a smiley face on it.  I had no idea what it was, but it made her happy.  Lauren didn't know exactly why she received it, so I followed up with an email to her teacher the next day, thanking her for positive reinforcement of Lauren's behavior.  Mrs. Scheulen's response was:

Aww bless her heart!! Well I certainly don’t give them out easily!! They are VERY special and for VERY special times. I am so glad it meant so much to her!! She is such a great student! She’s so smart, great listener and is so helpful and kind to her peers!! She is just like her brother!! J You have 2 wonderful kids!! Thank you for sharing her story with me!!!! Have a great day!!! ~Mrs. Scheulen

 

On 9/ 18, Lauren came home with ANOTHER happy rock.  Again, Lauren was happy.  And, again, I emailed the teacher and thanked her.  I'll let the email speak for itself.  Remember to read from the bottom up.  T

Truth be told, her email reminds me to be proud of both my kids!

 

 

From: Callie Scheulen
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 3:09 PM
To: Foltz, Christy
Subject: RE: Lauren

 

You just gave me chills! Love that Foltz Family! J

 

From: Foltz, Christy
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 2:53 PM
To: Callie Scheulen
Subject: RE: Lauren

You just made my day.  Thank you.  J 

Lauren had mentioned that there was a girl in her class that needed help with oxygen.  I didn’t remember her name…this was weeks ago.  At that time we talked briefly about how even though she must carry her oxygen with her, she is no different than Lauren or any other child in her class.  We all need oxygen.   

Last night Lauren whipped out her happy rock to show us (of course!).  When I asked her why you gave it to her, she said ‘for being a good friend’, and then ran along doing something else.  A bit later, I asked her who she was being a good friend to (and at this point I was already hoping it was Noelle) at which point she tells me it was Noelle.  I asked her if Noelle was her friend in class that needed oxygen.  She said ‘yep!’ with a big smile!  I told her I was proud of her for making friends with Noelle and treating her just like anyone else.  She said ‘I treat her the same way I want to be treated Mom’.   

She is amazing.  I can’t take the credit…God is good!

 Christy Foltz

 

From: Callie Scheulen
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:51 PM
To: Foltz, Christy
Subject: RE: Lauren

Thank you for raising such a great daughter who is such an amazing and compassionate friend! I’m sure Lauren has told you about our little Noelle who is on full time oxygen. Lauren and her have become great friends and Lauren loves to help her get around and play with her. Noelle is limited on what she can play with on the playground, but typically Lauren doesn’t go far from her and wants to stay with her and talk to her while Mrs. Johnson or I push her on the swing. Lauren warms my heart with her humbling spirit and compassion. You have amazing kids!!!! ~Mrs. Scheulen

 

From: Foltz, Christy
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:31 PM
To: Callie Scheulen
Subject: Lauren

Love that Lauren got another happy rock yesterday!  Thank you for positive reinforcement!

Christy Foltz