This is going to be a long post, and mixed topics so I'm sorry in advance.
We had a really busy day today, starting with my blood work and appt for getting back into things with the study. My results will be back tomorrow morning. I don't really know when I'll be starting back on meds just yet so that will be an update for tomorrow. There is a few different ideas in the works, and we're not sure if I'm going to start provera, or wait or what. I'm happy that we're getting back to it, and I was told today that there has already been a pregnancy. The only other person that ovulated on round one, got pregnant round one. Bring on round 2 for me now please! I'm mental about it lately and I really need for it to happen soon.... I'm having a tough time lately with what seems like babies all around here. I'm constantly hearing about people almost due, just finding out, etc. And some of it just doesn't seem fair at all and I'm having a difficult time handling it. It's all been bottled up inside and one of these days it's going to be a real breakdown. But enough about that.
The other thing that has me thinking to much is what to do about K and school. The district has the cut off of Sept 1st for Kindergarten. Kristopher's birthday is Sept. 3rd. So he missed it for this fall by 2 days. He was really looking forward to going, and is beyond ready. He could go now and do fine with the learning part of it. I think socially too. He just loves to learn and wants to go so badly. Anyway, we had preschool open house this afternoon. While there, I was talking to an older lady who sat beside me. She was there with her grandson, and she kept watching and commenting on how K was acting. He was the only one who was right into playing with the teachers, asking them questions, doing what was told, etc. The other kids seemed extremely clingy and still unsure about trusting any of the teachers. K is just question after question. It's very normal for him, and he wants to know exactly how things work, why it works that way, how things are spelled, what time something is, etc. My day is full of so many questions. Not that I'm complaining.
So, the lady next to me, was asking me how old he was. When I said 4.5, she asked if he was excited about going to kindergarten in the fall. I said how he misses it this year, and she started telling me that she recently retired from teaching 1st grade for the past 33 years. She said that the way he was acting and things he was doing, is typical of what she taught in 1st grade. She said that there are ways around the "no exception rule" and that if I called and pushed, they would have me bring him in to sit with him and see if he was truly ready for this. She said in her opinion, holding him back when he's clearly ready is going to make it harder when he goes because he will be bored easily and that will make him act out. Causing more issues. He's kinda hyper to start with, and I worry about him focusing when it comes to school. But when he's learning new things, he's very into it, and sits well. She thinks I should try to get him tested and push to let him go this fall. I'm unsure about what to do. I know he wants to go so badly. I feel he would do great. He gets bored as it is now, and when he has preschool, he's a different kid. The 2 hours that he has preschool isn't long enough for him. He's the only kid in the class that would cry because it was over. He wants to stay longer like the bigger kids do. He wants to ride the bus and to have a backpack and homework. What can I say, he's strange. haha. Seriously though, I'm going to call tomorrow and see what info I can get. I don't know that I'm ready for him to go to school....I don't know what I'll do with myself all day. I haven't worked in almost 5 years. The job market sucks around here, so it's not like I can just go get a job. And, he's still going to need me.....I want to still be here for days off school, before and after bus time, anytime he needs me. I want to be able to help out with school things as needed. But the fact that I will soon be alone all day while he's at school just doesn't seem possible. And now with the study. If it works, I'll be starting all over. Believe me, that's not a complaint and I wish more than anything that I could get that chance. I'm just having a very hard time deciding what is right with this school thing. I hear so much mixed info on it. Some people say if he's ready, let him go. Others say that barely 5 is too young, and to hold them back if it's an option. I'm too tired to keep going about it right now. But if anyone has any helpful info, please share. I plan on calling the school tomorrow and see what info I can get.
Oh and we don't have pre-k or head start here. The only program they have is something low income and that doesn't help us. It doesn't make sense to drive an hour away for a good preschool that he will be in for 2 hrs a day/2 or 3 times a week. The only program I can put him in is this high school program that is the 2nd and 4th marking period for 6 weeks each.
I haven't a clue. I know it's pretty popular these days to hold off for a year on boys so that they are bigger more mature when they start school, but it depends on the kid. Maybe getting the testing would be helpful to make your decision.
ReplyDeleteMy opinoin....have him tested to see if he can start this year. See what the school says. It may hurt him to hold him back if he is so advanced right now. Like the lady said, it may cause other problems (behavior). He sounds like a smart cookie! Then sit and talk with your husband. Most of all, trust your gut. only you know what would be best for him.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. I know, this is a rough one!