School started last Wednesday for Daniel and Mari.  Today was the last day of the first full week of school and I am amazed at how quickly we have settled back into the routine.  Actually, one reason for the easy transition, for me, is that this year both kids get on the bus and ride to school together (sniff, sniff, my babies are growin’ up!)  instead of going to elementary and preschool  separately like last year.  Much easier for old potterdad.

This morning we were a little ahead of schedule getting ready and had some extra time on our hands before the bus arrived.  Daniel said to me “why don’t we go outside to play while we wait for the bus, I’m a kinesthetically oriented learner!” 

I said “you’re a what?”

“A kinesthetically oriented learner” he casually replied ”I like to learn while I play.  But I think I’m a naturalist too.  We went on a nature walk with Mrs. Underhill’s class and I liked that alot.  And I think Mari is going to be a musical learner, that’s what she’s good at” he rattled on.

“Oh.” I mumbled dumbly as we went out the front door.

“Were you a kinesthetically oriented learner when you were in school, Papa?” Daniel asked as he balanced on the rocks in the perenial garden by the porch.

“Uh, I don’t know,” I said “I don’t think we were taught about kinesthetically oriented learning when I was in first grade…come to think of it, I don’t think we talked much about kinesthetically oriented learning when I was in college.”

“Really?”  He looked at me in astonishment.

“Yeah, really.” I returned.

“Oh-oh!  Here comes the bus!  Gotta go!”  he said as he and Mari scampered down the driveway.  “I love you!”

“Love you too,” I called back “have a good day.”

Yipes! I thought as the bus pulled away.  And to think I was only worried about learning the new math…sigh.  (Dang that useless poly-sci degree…)