4th Grade Journals

Recently, my Mom was cleaning out some house clutter, when she came across many priceless items. One of these items, was my 4th grade journal I had to write to my teacher, Mrs. Leep. My teacher would give us a starter and we would go from there. I've read through these journal entries several times, and each time I end up laughing so hard that I've began crying. One thing I learned is I either REALLY loved Mrs. Leep as a teacher, or maybe I was a slight suck up. Who knows, it's funny either way. I wish I could post all of them, but you wouldn't find it as humorous as I do, but here are a few that I really like. Enjoy!

10/28/91
Dear Mrs. Leep,
To be popular means mostly having alot of friends. But I'm not very popular and I have many friends. Just like the saying "To have friends you have to be one."...

Who says that? I don't know, but it sure is wise for a 4th grader. Don't you think?

9/26/91
Dear Mrs. Leep,
What I like about myself is I know how to play the piano. And I have lots of nice friends.
I missed you on Thursday. Mrs. May was nice. She got a flat tire so she got here at 8:40 in the morning.
Sincerely,
Jacque

FYI: I've never known how to play the piano. I guess I could play "chopsticks" so I'm not a total liar. Maybe I'm a tattle tale too. I told on the substitute teacher. Hmmm....what was going through my mind on this entry?

4/15/92
Dear Mrs. Leep,
Next year I want a nice teacher like you. I've never had a mean teacher, but sometimes I get mad at the teacher. I think the key to having a nice teacher is to be good, and do your best.

Once again, I must have been a very wise 4th grader!

Oh, maybe I'll post more another time. I got a good laugh, and hope you did too.