Almost done with first grade!

Dear Liam,
I can hardly even believe it, but you're almost done with first grade! Just another month and a half, and the school year will be over. You are doing really well in school this year. You are a great reader, and you amaze me with the way you are able to grasp math concepts.

We did have a rough night a couple weeks ago. You did something pretty bad at school, and we really punished you for the first time. You and two of your friends were making fun of one of the girls in your class, which just broke my heart. I was so disappointed in your behavior. You lost the iPad for a whole week. I have to say, it was actually a really nice week. Very few arguments, no delaying things I asked you to do, and you fell asleep quite early on the couch almost every night. Obviously, your body needs sleep, and it's easier to fall asleep when you haven't been looking at a screen for hours on end. We are now limiting the amount of time you use it each day, and it has to be turned off at 7. We will definitely continue to do this.

Baseball has started, and you're loving it, as always. You have the same coach you had your first year, which is great. He's a good coach, who helps make the game more enjoyable. I can't wait to see your games this year.

I know that you're already looking forward to Y camp this summer. I hope you enjoy it all summer again, since it is so convenient with it being located so close to home. I'm not ready to have to deal with camps elsewhere in town, and I don't think you're ready for those either.

I love you so much, my sweet boy.

Love,
Mommy