The 7 Year Old Characters of Primary

Apparently I took my last post (Done Forever) quite literally as its been over a month since I've posted anything. What can I say, now that school is over we just have work (for Ryan) and boring studying for me (NCLEX). Not all that interesting.
Today, however, I realized that I have Primary, which is always entertaining no matter what. Here are the fun characters of my class. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Keep in mind these kids are 7 (turning 8 this year) and I totally love every single one of them. They are hilarious and so cute!

Always Has the Correct Answer: Any question you ever have, this girl knows the answer. She always has her hand raised but sometimes you have to ignore it because you want the rest of the kids to answer and learn too. It is quite likely that she will ruin your object lesson by pointing out what the whole point of it is within the first 10 seconds (it's like she can read your mind). She is super nice and always includes the other kids in everything (like asking if the new girl wants to give the prayer or asking why Has to Warm Up to You is crying--see below). Oh, and she does Yoga. She's 7. 'Nough said.

Bishop's Daughter: Best friend of Always Has the Correct Answer. These two are inseperable. They remind me of Stephanie and me when we were little (that is if we were ever in the same Primary class). They always have to sit by eachother, no matter what. It's cute. She really is the angel child. Doesn't talk much, but listens well. I like her. Oh, and she brought a Japanese Book of Mormon to church one day, I was a little confused. Thought that maybe her dad went to Japan on his mission and he could speak it--nope. She is just learning it because she can. I think that is awesome.

A Little Off His Rocker: This boy will randomly begin to meditate in the middle of class. I know the prophet said we should take more time to meditate but I don't think the middle of class is the time to do it. And I don't think by folding your feet on your chair, putting your arms up and placing your thumb to your middle finger while humming "mmmmmm" is what the Prophet was talking about when he said, "Meditate." It is all I can do to get him to "sit on his bum and put his feet on the floor." He also continually tells us that his mom won't let him eat candy, ice cream, sugar, etc. which I think is ridiculous and when I bring treats, he definitely gets it first. :) Oh, he enjoys Judo (martial arts), favorite color is "Rainbow," and is "rowdy" according to the other kids.

Kid With the Lisp: Really cute little kid. Natural hair color: Brown. Hair color now: brown with awesome blonde "highlights." I'm 99% convinced that his mom just had some leftover dye after doing her own hair and wanted to experiment on him. I don't think that is right. He is quiet and really obedient and has a very cute laugh. One of my favorite boys in my class for sure. Oh, and for his "about me" paper--What do you want to be when you grow up? ganckster. Ya, Ryan and I laughed about his during Sacrament today. One of those "I can't control this" kind of laughs. Luckily his will is better than mine and we finally quieted down before causing a scene. But really? Ganckster? wow.

Plays the Wii A Lot: We cannot get through a whole lesson without talking about how he played the Wii last night and after church he is going to go home and play the Wii some more. To which Always Has the Correct Answer says, "I don't think we should play video games on Sunday." Haha. I totally agree but what do you do? He always tries to catch my eye in Sacrament so he can wave and say in his high-pitched voice, "Hi Sister Gardner." He likes attention. Also, we can't get through a lesson without talking about his sister is really mean to him. She is 5. Poor guy.

Has to Warm Up to You: Cried the first 4 or 5 times I was there in Primary and still will every once in a while. She is really clingy and needs to get to know you before she will like you. Pays very very close attention to detail and is a perfectionist for sure. Needs the right color brown to draw her hair on her picture. Worried that they won't sing to her in Primary for her birthday. Worried she won't be able to see the table that they are doing sharing time on because her seat is too far to the side of the room. Yes, concerned. But adorable too. So nice and reverent. I really love this girl because she is attached to me, which makes me feel needed... haha. She is adorable.

Came Out of Nowhere: Last Sunday this girl shows up that I have never seen before so I was pretty sure she was a visitor. But she quickly informed me she wasn't a visitor (to which I felt kinda bad about). So then I just assumed she was less-active. But then, this girl knows almost more than Always Has the Correct Answer and talks even more than her (I know, impossible right?). I still am not sure where she came from . But found out today she isn't supposed to be in my class, so perhaps she will disappear as fast as she appeared. Who knows?

All of these characters lead to an exciting, funny, entertaining, and spiritual lesson (of course, why else do we go to primary?). They are so fun and I love teaching them every day. They are the best little 7-year-old class I could ask for (ya, all the real rowdy ones or in the other 7 year old class... oops...).