Amelie is to start pre-preschool in a few short days and I am having second thoughts...
Second thoughts not because of her readiness--but of mine!
It's only 3ish hours a week but still, my little big girl-
-the hours go by slowly without her sweet smile.
I know that she'll really love being with the other kids and learning and playing at school so I'm keeping that in mind, it's just hard to keep that in my heart.
I'm already thinking seriously about homeschooling her for elementary school-
the world is scary and big and all I want to do is make it small and comfy for her.
And that, my friends, is what's inside my heart.
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Oh Shelley!
Truly--my thought exactly. Have you ever seen anything I have written on MY thoughts of sending Colin to school? (And he will be in K-5 next year....)
I am teaching him preschool this year and I love it. It isn't nearly as big of a challenge as I thought it would be, and the rewards so far have far outweighed any of the tough stuff.
I will pray for you--I am sure letting go of her, even for what seems like a small amount of time, will be very, very difficult. I haven't been able to do it yet!
My daugher loved her three year-old preschool class. Jack, on the other hand? He says, "I *NOT* going to school anymore. I just weawwy weawwy wove you and Henwy. How 'bout I just stay home with you?"
And then my heart is a melted pile of goo on the floor, and there's no fix for me.
Eek! It's coming up too fast. I'm with ya!! We'll have to go to the coffee shop once we drop them off.. for "therapy". ;)
Sammy is going too. I'm looking forward to it because I feel like he'll do so well (and the last few days he's been a bit whiney!), but I know it's going to be hard since we've never been away from each other. i'm so glad to hear that josh, jessica and amelie will be there (and another of his friends from our mops group).
and i too am considering homeschooling. i never thought it would even cross my mind, but as the day gets closer i keep going back to the idea. i don't know. it's an overwhelming decision!
I'm doing the preschool thing with Hadlei by myself. That fiasco with Headstart made up my mind. My other kids did go (except for Shae but she does phenomenal in school)but things are so much different now than they were even then. Call it paranoia or whatever but I know exactly how you feel. You'll make the right decision. Just say a little prayer... :)
ahhhhhhhh, we are looking into things for Sammy once he is 3.... and I agree it is scary! we may end up doing something through the school district depending on his needs.....I know it will be hard, but I am actually looking forward to it, because I know he needs it so and I think the bennifits will be great!
Not that you need my approval, but I think its a great idea- Kindergarten will be here before you know it, and doing somthing even small right now, will help you both later:)
aw sheri, your approval DOES make me feel all warm and cuddly =)
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