parent teacher conference

I meet with Jake's teacher yesterday to talk about how the year is going. Over all it was a good conference, he is doing everything he should be doing. The only thing we need him to work on is his overall independence.  I'm not shocked by this at all. He has made great strides since the beginning of the year but she gave us a long list she wants him doing by the next conference in April.  Including picking out his own clothes, I'm not sure I'm ok with that. The rest is more doable making his bed, setting the table, helping to load the dishes, working on his homework independently and taking care of the dogs. It is hard to belivehe  is going to be 5 in just a few short months,  he really can do alot more for himself.