tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post8416937843245254622..comments2023-03-30T08:44:55.822-04:00Comments on Funambulism for Beginners: Crying UncontrollablyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post-68087565819954656382011-03-08T15:29:11.589-05:002011-03-08T15:29:11.589-05:00your kids have parents who love them and are tirel...your kids have parents who love them and are tireless advocates - you have not failed anyone.<br /><br />I would remind you that the world will not end if your child goes to pre-k next year and then kindergarten at 6. Better your son should be a little older and successful then struggle throughout school. <br /><br />I am sure you will find people on both sides of this based on their own experience, but you just have to do what you think is best. There really isn't a right and wrong. You are not thinking about doing anything radical.<br /><br />If your pre-school does not support your learning and growing choices for your son, you may want to look elsewhere, even if they are nice people.<br /><br />Good luck deciding and with your daughter's procedure. Sending lots of support and good vibes. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092984667023838307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post-25778694780615606442011-03-05T09:02:39.904-05:002011-03-05T09:02:39.904-05:00I could have written so much of your post...especi...I could have written so much of your post...especially the crying. I wish I had some wise words to make you feel better...heck I wish I had some to make me feel better sometimes. I can tell you this, my son will be almost 6 when he starts kindergarten and I am so happy for that. He was in preschool this year and learned and grew so much.Wodzisz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402962907991995167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post-37104033758766269322011-03-05T08:49:27.868-05:002011-03-05T08:49:27.868-05:00Crying can be a good thing and I hope it was for y...Crying can be a good thing and I hope it was for you. Let me assure you that TRex is not the first bright child that hid their light under a basket! Who knows why he's doing it. Quite probably you are correct in that his issues with the Dancing Queen's health and long hospitalizations are a big part of the problem. It bothers me that many teachers can't or don't try to look at the whole picture when dealing with children and offer help and encouragement to both parent and child. My personal feeling is that TRex is going to be better than fine academically and grow into a loving and caring young man because of his experiences with his sister.<br /><br />I'm so sorry but I had to smile when you commented, re the Dancing Queen, that her issue was "probably just a phase". Oh, have I been there with sleepless nights and crying only to find the issue with the child was over and forgotten before I could fully process what it was.<br /><br />Hope you have an issueless weekend.<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post-2019125058150606882011-03-05T07:37:56.549-05:002011-03-05T07:37:56.549-05:00You cry because you care, and that is what makes a...You cry because you care, and that is what makes a mother a mommy. That is a whole lot of crap to do with.<br /><br />You have every right to keep T-Rex back. Little Diva was five in October, so missed the cut-off. She, too, was such a smart baby and toddler. I was sure she should go to K this year. But we had her tested and she did not pass. I felt like such a failure because it seemed like her progress came to a screeching halt when The Baby was born. We switched her to two days of school since I was home, and I really did not do any "teaching" her myself. I felt like I had jeopardized her entire academic future.<br /><br />But she is doing great at a new Pre-K this year, has made wonderful friends, and will be extremely confident when she gets to K next year. I still think she will be old for her grade, but as you said, it is becoming quite a norm. I think these things have a way of working themselves out.Mommy 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/09075577219593078867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8988524040957212858.post-36587449548977413442011-03-05T00:30:35.927-05:002011-03-05T00:30:35.927-05:00Motherhood = borederline insanity. That is a fact...Motherhood = borederline insanity. That is a fact of life. :)<br />And while the stresses you deal with are bigger than the average mom's, the truth is we ALL think we are failing at some point, we ALL freak out over our kids, and we ALL bawl our eyes out over worries like school. It sucks sometimes, but I think having such an emotional day just makes you a typical mom. :)<br />Sending you happy vibes for a tear-free weekend.Chunky Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899074262498050782noreply@blogger.com