not sure if this came out the way I thought it.

So, I just had my first real Parent teacher conference. I had an appointment with Chloe's teacher this morning and I have to say it was great. I didn't really find out anything I didn't already know. But I must say, when the teacher told me that Chloe writes stories all day and wants to read them to her, even during math time, I was pleasantly surprised! I know it's not a good thing to be doing it during learning time, but being a closet writer myself, it was a proud moment. It's exciting to make a connection with your child that is simply through interest...if that makes any sense. On the other hand,balancing on the fine line between God-dependant thinking and conformity is not one of my strengths, so finding a way to teach it to a six year old may prove to be very difficult. I guess maybe it just sounds difficult. While I'm trying to teach her that she doesn't have to follow the majority, I am caught trying not to follow the majority in a soccer mom, see-how-many-sport-stickers-we-can-fit-on-the-window,parenting world. I guess it's something that you have to keep working at no matter what age you are and as long as you focus on the way God wants you to do it you can stay on the right path. Just don't think you can take any short-cuts and don't let someone with a different destination give you a copy of their directions.