Monica's relief, and comic relief

Monica's teacher dealt with the situation quite nicely.  The boy was called into the hall for a face-to-face with Monica.  He says that he doesn't remember saying it, but he's sorry.  She's happy with that, and he didn't say a word to her this afternoon.  It's all good.  I probably worried too much anyway, but I'm glad it's over.

Today, she had a timed multiplication test.  This is a page of 100 problems, and they have 5 minutes to finish.  The first couple tests were horrible.  She finished *maybe* 30 or 40 problems, and cried and cried.  Today, a mere 4 months later, she brought home a test with all 100 answered, and all 100 correct!  I am so proud!  Add this to the straight "A" report card, and I'm ONE happy Momma!

Now, a funny.  She obviously got her sense of humor from her dad.  They had a spelling bee in her class today.  When it was Monica's turn, the teacher said, "Finalist."  Monica thought hard for a minute, head cocked to the side, then asked, "can you repeat the word, please?"  The teacher said again, (all serious and slow, like a "real" spelling bee) "Finalist".  Monica cocked her head to the side again, then looked at the teacher and asked sweetly, "can you spell it?"

Oh my gosh, I laughed so hard at this.  My kids are so freaking funny!