I think we may be making progress! DB just has an impatient mom, I think.....and Ben agrees too. Ben was a little disappointed at my last post that was a bit critical of DB. DB was on purple for 4 DAYS IN A ROW!! Friday apparently was rough because of his teacher's birthday party. I think he got hyped up on cupcakes, not to mention that it was Friday. I remember when I was working, Fridays were my LEAST productive days. Each day he came home, he had a big grin on his face and couldn't wait to tell me he was on purple. I am still just concerned, because I asked the teacher if I could volunteer in the classroom, and she told me she would have to ask the principal if they allow parents in there. His Kindergarten teacher didn't allow parents in the classroom, so it is doubtful this class is any different. When I visited with her last week, she said DB was trying to make friends and that was okay, but she still had to give him warnings. At least we are seeing progress so I don't have to worry too much about getting into the class to see what is going on.
My boys are all just going to have to get used to an impatient, hormonal overly sensitive mom for the next couple of months. Deal with it. Ben says I have been a piece of work lately, and this could all just be part of it. DB going into first grade, losing teeth, getting more of an opinion every day, baby growing, the heat/humidity becoming increasingly irritating, my pace slowing from the extra lbs, and JT using my belly as a ladder/special seat just for him could all definitely be factors in my decreasing patience level. I think we are going to have to set up a "mommy's behavior chart" here soon!
Saturday, August 22, 2009
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hahaha. Love it. I guess it's only fair for us mom's to have a behavior chart as well. That cracks me up. Go Dallin for being on purple 4 days in a row. I truly believe it takes a good month or two to get used the the school routine, new teacher, new friends, and new rules! So there may be a few naughty days to get you there.
Hey, don't be TOO hard on yourself. First grade is a big adjustment. Especially for boys. The principal here told me that most of the behavior problems in first grade are boys (they just don't want to sit still that long) and they are usually all better by the end of the year. My son was a nightmare when he first went to first grade. Also, the spacing between these two kids is a lot closer which will also be a big adjustment. Keep your chin up. We miss you guys big time.
I'm totally laughing right now. I have been so very emotional lately too, and probably always impatient. It's hard.
Amanda, I was SHOCKED to hear the teacher doesn't allow parents in the classroom, that is a total violation of your right as a parent to see to it that they are receiving the kind of education they need. I would fight that tooth and nail I would fight to change that policy for the future! Parents need to be in the classroom when at all possible you never know what is going on until you see it first hand I would require a visit once a week if I were you..volunteer to come and do story time or grade papers during school hours. We are strongly asked to be involved in the kids schools in arizona I would be really worried if I was told I couldn't come in. I have learned you need to be a strong advocate for your kids that sometimes means a big voice that ruffles feathers because they can't do it for themselves. Good luck I hear it's a different world there.
I'm surprised that they don't let parents in the classroom. They really encourage it here. They should at least let you do reading time or something!
I like your idea for a parent behavior chart--So, how many days have you been on purple!
That's ridiculous that you can't be in the classroom. I would also fight that. You really don't know what's going on until you can *feel* what the classroom feels like.
On a side note, I KNOW what you are talking about with the emotional overreactions....I was a piece of work this pregnancy! Good thing I have a patient husband or we would be in a very bad place! Hang in there!!!
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