Parents Evening

Yesterday was parents evening The last of the primary years I wasn't sure what the focus would be Didn't know what I wanted to hear But then, waiting in the corridor Seeing parents earnestly questioning I realised the only thing I care about Is how happy Rachel is feeling So I scooted up to the desk Nearly knocking the table over I smiled at the teacher I know so well We were definitely in this together "So is she happy?" is what I asked "Yes always" is what I was told "She's helpful and friendly and cheery" What else matters in this world? Of course I heard all the levels And the progress and points to improve But I'd heard in the first two minutes All I needed to feel well soothed At the end of the figures And all the necessary stuff I asked if there was anything I could do "No, you do more than enough" So we laughed about parents evening Her teacher and I as a team And rather than frowns as I left I gave Rachel a massive grin "You're amazing" was what I told her "Working hard and are happy to boot, I'm so proud of all you are doing" That's all I want her to know as the truth