Aug. 14, 2006 - First Day of School
Well, today was our first day of school. It was so insane! My oldest did fine with the 2nd grade material and my next did great with the pre-kinder material. But my boys.......were not doing well. I was totally overwhelmed with failure all day. They didn't sit still. My 3yr old is all over the place, all the time. And I didn't expect much of them. They are young, but I figured 5 minutes wasn't too much to ask. But tonight at dinner, my husband asked my youngest, who is 2, what he did in school and he said, "A...ah, ah, ah." I cried. He rememebered the letter and the sound it made. I felt like they hadn't gotten anything from that morning but he was listening the whole time.
I have no intention of having genius children and I am not pushing my boys, 2 and 3, to do anything. I just figured they would be as excited about "school" as I was. I guess that's where my intentions are not theirs.
Tomorrow will be a new day. I no longer feel like a failure!
Comments
Aug. 17, 2006 - Great job
Posted by Hediedforme
I'm glad your 2 yr old was an encouragement! I hope you all have a better day tomorrow.
Take care!
Aug. 19, 2006 - Come Join Us.....
Posted by TRINITYPREPSCHOOL
I'd love your input on "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective School Years".....instructions are posted on my blog.
Maureen
Sep. 2, 2006 - Your Godly husband
Posted by Hediedforme
I just read your comment on my post about Plan B. Praise the Lord for your godly husband who has refused to sell it. I'm sure the Lord was blessed by his boldness for what is right. It is sickening and you all are surely right that mothers will sign for their younger daughters. Whoa to them all and to everyone who buys into thinking that 1. you can end a childs life without regret and consequence and 2. that this is a safe drug.
God bless and take care!
