Today Sam should have started preschool. But he didn't. We waited and hoped for an opening in the Tuesday/Thursday three year old class, but so far, one isn't available. There's still a chance a spot may free up that we can slide into, but we are pretty certain it won't be in Cannon's class. I am disappointed and a little sad and I worry that he's going to be behind his friends academically and socially. I know it's preschool, not medical school, and I need to understand that Sam will be just fine, even if he skips preschool this year. It's just tough because we've talked about Cannon and Sam going to school together since they were babies. So what ever happens, it will be okay. And one thing I know for certain, I'll never regret having him home with me a little longer. School will soon be mandatory, and I'm quite sure that when that day comes, I'll be wishing for more days like today. Days with both of my boys at home with me, no schedule, no worries. By the way, we have bigger fish to fry around here these days than preschool anyway. Sam's very favorite bear is missing. And he's growing impatient. And I've turned over every piece of furniture looking for it. I'm hoping that I'll find him buried in the yard tomorrow when I cut grass. Keep your fingers crossed.
1 comment:
Don't worry...I have over 16 years experience in Kindergarten, and over 25 years in the school system. Pre-school is great and gives them interaction now, but I have never seen it make an academic or social difference by the end of the Kindergarten year. It helps some in the beginning because these kids have become use to the idea that Mom is gone and she will be back, I have to share, and yes I need to follow directions, but by the end of the year it's hard to tell who was in pre-school and who was not. There is no separation of the kids that were in pre-school and the kids that were not. In Kindergarten they are all together, they are all on the same course of study, all learning letters, reading, numbers and social skills.
It the large scheme of life, it is more important to be loved and be happy and Sam has LOTS of that. Believe me, when Sam is my age, it won't matter.
Love you
G-MA
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