"CLOSE-UP"

I had a very 'close-up' reminder of a memory of Jake today!! (I know..it's not the best use of the topic word but I wanted to share this memory so it will have to do!!)
On advice from a senior staff member I had to write a note home to the parent of a child in my class. This little boy had snapped his new writing pencil in half (as mentioned in my previous post) and, as this was not the first time, it was suggested that he do some chores at home to earn the money required for the replacement of the pencils. So, I penned the letter knowing full well that I will get complete support from home but also knowing that this parent will suppress a little giggle at our choice of consequence which, of course, is of benefit to her!
This brought back memories of receiving a very similar letter when Jake was in Grade 1. That letter asked that Jake earn the money to replace Cameron's lunchbox which had been destroyed when Jake played footy with it! ...as you do!!
The only difference between little Jake and big Jake was that Jake was mortified that he had done something naughty at school when he was that age....it would not have worried him once he got to secondary school!!!