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keltic63
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 Posted: 04/11/03 - 11:10 Post subject: Stick in the Mud in training
Is this kid yours, Rolling Rock?
I have kindergarten every Friday morning. There's one cute little boy named Chuckie who wants so badly to join in and have fun with us, but he's so shy and inhibited that he just can't. We were doing the Hokey Pokey this morning and he just stood there in the circle, smiling, but not dancing. I picked him up, and did the motions with him/for him, he laughed the whole time, but just couldn't make himself do it. I'm thinking he has a roll of duct tape all ready in his bedroom.....
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airehead
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 11:18 Post subject:
That sounds like the cutest little boy!
When Mr. Aire and I volunteer (or I sub) the shy, quiet kids are always drawn to us. There was once this cute little trouble maker who took Colin's seat just so he could sit next to Mr. Aire at a Christmas party. Talked to Mr. Aire the entire time.
Some times these kids are so durn cute.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 12:33 Post subject:
i feel chuckie's pain. the HOKEY POKEY strikes fear in me to this day. Chuckie in the Rugrats is the classic stick in the mud. i love that guy.
no, he's not mine but my son is quite stick in the mud as well. for years i went to school programs and for years i never saw him open his mouth for one second of song. he just stood there. being a stick in the mud is a rough road but someone's gotta do it or we'd live in a world of lollipops, rainbows and cheesy meaningless wal-mart smiles.
chuckie is already looking for a deeper meaning 
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keltic63
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 12:48 Post subject:
the real pain of this is that he sooooo wants to do it. he just can't bring himself to join in. I met his parents and they told me how much he loves music class. I was surprised because he has such trouble participating. I was amazed that he even talks about music class at home. it's an odd thing really, he's not defiant, just so inhibited. he needs to give some of that to the other weasels in that class!
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 12:52 Post subject:
| rolling rock wrote: | i feel chuckie's pain. the HOKEY POKEY strikes fear in me to this day. Chuckie in the Rugrats is the classic stick in the mud. i love that guy.
no, he's not mine but my son is quite stick in the mud as well. for years i went to school programs and for years i never saw him open his mouth for one second of song. he just stood there. being a stick in the mud is a rough road but someone's gotta do it or we'd live in a world of lollipops, rainbows and cheesy meaningless wal-mart smiles.
chuckie is already looking for a deeper meaning |
My youngest son's claim to fame from all those years of standing like a bump on a log during the songs and skits was falling off the back of the bleachers during one song. I'm watching as he stands there rolling his eyes and wishing desperately he was somewhere else when he suddenly disappears and all the kids around him look behind the bleachers. Suddenly his head pops back up and he's grinning ear to ear. The audience enjoyed it all....
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Laurie Ellen
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 12:57 Post subject:
| keltic63 wrote: | | the real pain of this is that he sooooo wants to do it. he just can't bring himself to join in. I met his parents and they told me how much he loves music class. I was surprised because he has such trouble participating. I was amazed that he even talks about music class at home. it's an odd thing really, he's not defiant, just so inhibited. he needs to give some of that to the other weasels in that class! |
You are such a sweetie to try to help him, Steve. How fun that you're doing the hokey-pokey and getting paid for it! Of course, the fringe benefits of your job are snotty kids, revenge threats, and ornery parents, so I guess it's only right they let you dance a little!
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rolling rock
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 12:59 Post subject:
| robp wrote: | | rolling rock wrote: | i feel chuckie's pain. the HOKEY POKEY strikes fear in me to this day. Chuckie in the Rugrats is the classic stick in the mud. i love that guy.
no, he's not mine but my son is quite stick in the mud as well. for years i went to school programs and for years i never saw him open his mouth for one second of song. he just stood there. being a stick in the mud is a rough road but someone's gotta do it or we'd live in a world of lollipops, rainbows and cheesy meaningless wal-mart smiles.
chuckie is already looking for a deeper meaning |
My youngest son's claim to fame from all those years of standing like a bump on a log during the songs and skits was falling off the back of the bleachers during one song. I'm watching as he stands there rolling his eyes and wishing desperately he was somewhere else when he suddenly disappears and all the kids around him look behind the bleachers. Suddenly his head pops back up and he's grinning ear to ear. The audience enjoyed it all.... |
OMG another fubby rob story  (glad he was OK though)
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Sahara
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 21:13 Post subject:
| keltic63 wrote: | | the real pain of this is that he sooooo wants to do it. he just can't bring himself to join in. I met his parents and they told me how much he loves music class. I was surprised because he has such trouble participating. I was amazed that he even talks about music class at home. it's an odd thing really, he's not defiant, just so inhibited. he needs to give some of that to the other weasels in that class! |
Sounds a lot like my son. All in good time, I say.
For some reason, I'd bet shelfie was like that kindergarten kid. Making up for all that reservedness now.
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Posted: 04/11/03 - 21:25 Post subject:
He'll blossom, give him time. My son was super quiet as a little kid.
Oh how I long for those days.
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Posted: 04/12/03 - 01:37 Post subject:
| Sahara wrote: |
Sounds a lot like my son. All in good time, I say.
For some reason, I'd bet shelfie was like that kindergarten kid. Making up for all that reservedness now. |
Actually, I had the duties of class clown/school bully during these times... 
ex. I'd make you laugh, punch you in belly and steal your lunch money.
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Posted: 04/12/03 - 18:21 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: |
Actually, I had the duties of class clown/school bully during these times...
ex. I'd make you laugh, punch you in belly and steal your lunch money. |
And things have changed.... how?
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