Our youngest may just be the most rambunctious, tenacious, fearless and independent 5-year-old ever to have been born. (Ask the neighbors, relatives, teachers and coaches.) Affectionate, entertaining and lovable as can be, But wild and free to the Nth degree. Try to steer him this way or reason with him that way – you will see. (But wait. Does the apple not fall far from the tree?) So it took Son several months to get into a good (or acceptable) groove in transitional kindergarten, meet (most of) his teacher’s behavioral expectations, and dare I hope, even earn her good graces. But just … [Read more...]