when he was just 6, one of my kindergarteners handed me this story that he had written using his invented spelling. . as he read it aloud to me, i transcribed it into more traditional adult spelling. i found it to be heartfelt and very funny and i’ve saved it among my treasured writings . recently, i gave him a copy of his story, as he heads off to college, a little older and perhaps little more worldly and wiser.
original invented spelling version
transcribed version
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Women still remember the first kiss after men have forgotten the last.
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
It’s true. Annoying girls will always go for the french kiss. It’s their wheelhouse.
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@chris – absolutley )
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and french bulldogs too! Gorgeous Beth. Love the writing – tried so very hard to read it..glad you translated. I don’t know I think boys go with the tongue manoeuvre just as much. Loved the quote from Remy :-) x
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happy you enjoyed it ) amazing how kids can read whatever they write and i feel after years of kinder, i may be able to translate ancient tablets from any civilization –
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Great post and very timely for me today as my son got his final school results. He and my daughter are very dyslexic and we have so many of these amazing stories and notes all misspelt. I love them even though they do mean school life is very difficult.
The topic for one so young was funny though.
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my heart feels you today tric, i know school is more of a struggle for some, more than others, and i love them all, as they find their unique place in the world.
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Thanks. My son got what he wanted so will qualify for his place in Uni. We are thrilled for him. Sad post coming up when he flies the coop. Teachers are amazing though especially those who go the extra mile. They transformed his life and really helped and encouraged him to achieve so much.
I am glad now to have kept so many of the little notes like the one you have posted here today. It made me smile (with a small tear in my eye) to read it.
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i’m so happy for both of you, for i know it’s truly a journey for the parent as well as the chid. many thanks for recognizing the role that teachers can make in a child’s (and parent’s life), it’s truly my main hope in teaching, that i can somehow make a positive difference in someone’s life, no matter how small or large )
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Love this post. With or without my glasses, I still remember my first kiss. However, the greatest kiss of all time for me was when I experienced that first kiss with my Tom. He’s brightened my soul in so many difficult places. I hang on to those precious memories and tell him some of those stories of our past as he hangs on trying to remember. Thank you for allowing me to remember once again.
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my pleasure and thank you. i think that there are kisses throughout our lives that are etched indelibly upon our hearts, for a myriad of reasons, each with their own story ) beth
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When I read the translation I guffawed! Imagine a kindergartner understanding what a french kiss is, than imagine him resisting such an attempt. A dozen or so years later he’s probably the one being called annoying for trying the same manoeuver.
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happy you were joyfully surprised by the note, and yes, you are probably right about his current status)
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How wonderful that you kept the note and were able to give it to him as he goes off to college.
I do wonder what happened to Annie, though.
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as he heads of to college to study engineering, annie heads of to college to study drama. perfect.
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Great post! It can be extremely annoying to get French-kissed at the age of 6. I am impressed that your son expressed his feelings of resistance, and didn’t go with the flow. I am also sure his strong determination must have stopped “Annoying Annie” from attempting deja vu of her fancy French-kissing. :-)
My congratulations to you and your son for successfully managing and overcoming the challenges. It’s surely not an easy task to deal with dyslexia.
Thanks for sharing the story, the note by your 6-year old son, and most importantly, your translation after deciphering that note. Best Regards.
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thank you deodatta, though the note was written by a former student, not a son, by like family to me –
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Thanks for clarifying, and my sincere apology for the misunderstanding on my part. So sorry! Regardless, it is a splendid achievement by the former student and yourself as the teacher. You are indeed making a big difference and adding value to our society as a committed teacher. Thank you.
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oh no worries at all and no apology needed, i think you may have just added in a bit of one of what the responders said with regard to this post and how it reminded her of her own son. thank you for the compliments as well – best, beth
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You are correct. I think that’s what must have happened. Thanks.
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let meh tell u the truth menz also remember the first kiss and they always try to find it that is y girls think that they forget the last ..
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so well said, and i am happy to know the other side of it )
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pleasure..
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remember my first kiss?
I can’t even remember where I left my cell phone half the time :oops:
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funny )
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I bet he likes those kisses now…..
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i’ll bet you are absolutely right!
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Very funny! Love it :)
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thanks so much )
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At 6?? What? Lucky guy… I’m still not sure I know what a french kiss is… ;-)
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i highly doubt that he did either. it must have been some sort of natural survival instinct to believe it was scary and needed to be avoided at all costs )
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Smart. I had a can of cootie spray on me at all times for things like that.
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Dear ksbeth,
I have nominated you as one of the Top Five Outstanding Bloggers for “Semper Fidelis Award” – unconditionally. Please do check the link below for further details:
http://deodatusblog.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/nominating-top-five-outstanding-bloggers-for-the-semper-fidelis-award/
Thanks and Congrats!
-Deo
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thank you so much, that is very kind of you – best, beth
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You are welcome!
-Deo
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Everyone is gathered here on this adorable post! I enjoyed their conversation and found the letter, transcribed by you, precious and special. What a wonderful gift. And French kissing! That a 6 year old knows this or thought he did, oh my! Great quote, also…
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thanks so much, and it’s fun to have everyone gathered together )
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Absolutely hilarious!
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happy you enjoyed it!
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Hahaha!
That is just so sweet! Great fun post.
Have a great day, hugs Paula xxxx
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thanks paula, happy your enjoyed it )
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This was fantastic. And I’m glad you translated it, because I wouldn’t have known otherwise.
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thanks and i was happy to do so )
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Aww, that was such a fab little note. Wouldn’t it make a great story if the girl who tried to french kiss him ended up as the girl he marries, fictionally of course lol :)
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you just never know, stranger things have happened….
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beautiful Beth…cute pic as well along with it….I can imaginge u writing this when u are little…so cute
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thanks )
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:)
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In Kindergarten? Oh, my!
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oh absolutely. he probably heard it from an older kid, and wasn’t quite sure what it was, but wasn’t going to find out either )
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How cool you have kept that all this time ;)
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some writing just inspires me –
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I’m glad you translated, because I never would have been able to read that :)
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happy to do so )
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This is brilliant! :)
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thanks so much, i’m happy you enjoyed it!
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My boys, 9 and 11, still call that “kissy” stuff “yuck.” I remember a girl trying to kiss the older when he was 4 and him yelling and running away. Too funny!
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yes, having 3 girls, i’d say they certainly ‘mature’ before the boys, to both of their horror )
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:-) Mutual horror, that’s so elementary school. :-)
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Can women really remember that long ago? I mean, the first kiss. :)
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we absolutely can )
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I’ll try to remember mine. Of course, it might take a long time. :)
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