Mae Monday

Today I got an email from Mae's teacher that reads…

I just wanted to let you know that one of Mae’s peers gave her a kiss on the cheek today while she was doing her “door holder” job.  She told me about it after it happened and I praised her for saying something and speaking up. I also spoke with the boy who kissed her, and explained that it is important to save kisses for home and to not ever do that at school. I’ve also reached out to the boy's parents so that they can reinforce the message at home as well. He seems to understand.

Mae seemed to shrug it off and move on, but I wanted to let you know about it just in case she brings it up tonight at home.

After reading it, I was a little shocked that the teacher took the time to write this note to me. I am happy she is really on top of it and making sure kids don't do what is deemed inappropriate behavior at school. All I took after reading it was that I am so happy that Mae is at least well liked enough that a kid took the time to kiss her. (Note: I think her reaction of shrugging it off was a clear indication that she was not threaten by it and it came from a place of liking).  

While picking Mae up from school the teacher followup and said to me, "did you see my email?" I told her I did. She said, "The boy was so sweet and said he did it because he thinks 'she is so pretty." That just about broke my heart right there that someone, as young as a kindergartener, would think that she is as beautiful and wonderful as I. 

And so it begins...