His elementary school is very racially diverse, a fact that pleases us greatly. However, last year in the first grade, Nathan mentioned he had lived in Japan and Hong Kong and the predominantly Asian kids in his class took one look at his blond hair and blue eyes and rolled on the ground laughing at what they thought was a joke. His feelings were deeply hurt. Fortunately his teacher came to the rescue and pointed out that he was not telling a tall tale, only the truth. Throughout the year we had opportunities to bring in photos and mementos that showed the places he had travelled to.
One very nice thing about the international community abroad is that we are always surrounded by people just like us. No one looks at us in horror when we say we've moved thirteen times in ten years. The most frequent comment is really? Me too!
So because we won't be getting this timeline back until open house at the end of the school year, I scanned it. We let Nathan practice the oral report part of this project several times, and I did my absolute best not to let Nathan see that I was getting all teary eyed at my grown up little boy. What a life he has lived! I can't wait to know the man he will become! Wait, of course I can wait! It will go by fast enough I'm sure!






I turn eight years old on November 18, 2008. I just got glasses this year. I am also learning to play the guitar.
that's great!! I love it - great job Nathan!!!!
ReplyDeleteA+ for Nathan! Great work! (and that's coming from a teacher)
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