For those of you that have talked to me in the last week, you know that I've been a little stressed about Savannah going to all-day Kindergarten. I really would prefer for her to be in half-day, but our elementary school doesn't offer it. I do have the option in having her ride the bus to a nearby school so she can do half-day. I just don't know that I want her to not be just down the street from home. Anyways, Savannah has really enjoyed her week, but she comes home so tired. I wish that I could let her take a little nap, but she gets home so late in the day that she would stay up all night if she took a nap.
The girls had their yearly check-ups on Friday and I talked with our pediatrician a little about all-day vs. half-day, and it really made me start to wonder if I should have put her in the half-day class. After debating over the options all weekend, I think that we're just going to stick with the all-day and tough it out. I know that she loves getting to play on the playground, even though she informed me that she doesn't know how to make the swings go, and she enjoys getting to take her lunch to school. I guess that I'm just not quite ready to have her all grown up yet; I want to keep her at home as much as possible.
And for those of you that were wondering, I didn't cry when I took Savannah to school the first day. I was so happy and excited for her and just so proud of her too. But I did cry when I picked her up on her first day and I asked her how her day was and she said, "I thought Kindergarten was going to be fun, but it wasn't! It was boring!" It just made me sad to think that she had been gone all day and she didn't think that she had any fun. I know that she has had a good time though, because she keeps going on and on about the different things that she's done. She's really enjoyed PE and Music and she's even made a little friend. So I'm hoping that this second week is a little more fun for her and that I become a little happier about being back to school.
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PE and Music were the two things Hannah really liked, too!
I agree, all-day is tough. Hannah came home on Friday kind of tired, yet kind of full of energy. (It's hard to sit still for most of 7 hours!) I know you can't do this every day, but we've made Fridays movie night, so she can unwind a little. :)
I understand about the all day thing in kinder. Just keep a close eye on her and see how it goes. I find girls have a better handle on the all day thing than boys do. I'm sure it'll be great and they get enough breaks and play time that they aren't too overloaded. I hope it works out. I'm trying to decide what to do about Kylee next year. All day or half day. For the most part there is still an option in QC. Last year Todd almost had to go all day and it made me sick every night thinking about it. Then they opened a hald day class. I felt way better, though half day is a PAIN! Drop off, come home, pick up. It was brutal! Good luck!
On the second day of school I asked Hailee if her day was better. She didn't think that it was very fun and it was boring. When she told me that it made me sad too. I hated the thought of her being so miserable.
I thought Hailee would be tired when she comes home but instead she is full of energy. Hopefully Savannah has a better week.
Hang in there!
I hate trying to figure out school! 1/2 day for Ry was tiring enough, and for me, I searched out many options for a place that held it - and I was surprised when that ended up being the local school :) It's never too late to switch, I always say.
Oh. Tell me about boring kindergarten. It's basically preschool for the first 3/4 of the year. Ry would answer anyone who asked, "What are you learning at school?" --- "NOTHING!" lol. I did kinder for the social, not educational. ha.
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