Jul. 23, 2008 - What's my problem?
We still haven't started school. I've never been this late into the year without having started school. For some reason I am just not mentally prepared yet. I have all the curriculum and I've looked it over several times. All the notebooks are ready, I've got new ink cartridges for the printer. All is set except for me. It's even gotten to the point of causing some minor anxiety attacks! What's that all about? It's not like this is my first year! I don't know. Anyone else ever deal with this type thing? I'm telling myself that ready or not -NEXT week we are starting. Today DH made the comment that he doesn't think our DS can read well enough. I know he didn't intend to berate me or anything, but I always, ALWAYS take it personally when he makes comments like that. I just told him that I would make it a priority (insert headache and shallow breathing). 
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Jul. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jade
I can empathize. I'm gearing up too and there's a bit of anxiety. It doesn't help when loved ones make open ended statements like that. Dont' worry though, you'll have the time to work one on one with your son's reading. In a class, he'd just be lost and falling between the cracks. Sometimes I find my husband to be more objective. It stings at first, but just take it as constructive. Most kids aren't good at everything and need help in one area or another. :-)
Have a wonderful start up next week!
God bless,
Carly
Jul. 24, 2008 - Hang in there
Posted by Potpourri of Praise...Laura A.
I COMPLETELY understand. We have done a few days here and there, but mentally, I am just not ready for the five day a week routine. So, I am giving myself a 'break' with the strict promise to resume on Wednesday, August 13.
As far as reading with your DS, continue to work with him and if you feel he truly is struggling, then there are lots of ways to evaluate that. BUT, remember, that he is getting a LOT more from you than he'd be getting in a large class, and even if there is a problem, you can help him over come it.
My DH will make comments about things from time to time and I found it really helped when I asked him to read daily with my DD or do flashcards or a math 'homework' page so he was actually seeing her progress on a very regular basis. You may already be doing that, and if so, maybe it would ease your DH's mind if you did have some testing done just to see if there are specific things that you need to focus on more.
I know it is easy to say, but try not to take it personally....I am sure he does not mean it that way...he's probably concerned and wants some reassurance that everything really is okay.
