Elizabeth has a new routine in the morning. When we get to school she has a ritual. We put away her nap buddy and jacket and then she jumps behind Mom to hide and dramatize shyness. Mom walks into the classroom and asks her where she would like to sit to finish her breakfast. "Mom, find me a spot by myself. I am bored so I am not going to talk to anyone today." If anyone says hello she will turn her head and ask Mom to tell them that she is bored. The first few times it was so funny that it was difficult not to laugh. Now that it is our daily routine, it isn't as funny and her teacher greets her and lets her know she has saved a spot by itself just for Elizabeth to have some alone time while she finishes breakfast. Someday she will better understand what bored means and won't say this any more. Until then we are trying to embrace this quirk and remember it while it lasts.
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