The schools in Castle Rock have already started…we went for our morning walk last week and the school buses are everywhere! It seems so early to me…the first week of August, really? All of Reily’s friends started preschool last week. I’m surprised that I’m feeling like it’s bittersweet. We felt it was best not to have Reily start preschool this Fall since he’ll be one of the youngest kids since his birthday is September 2. Being a boy, he’s not as socially advanced as other kids his age, plus I didn’t want the pressure to have to potty train him by a certain date (since most preschools require you to be potty trained).
Still, I find that I’m a little sad when his best friends his age talk about their teachers and about getting new lunch boxes. I’m worried he’ll be behind if he doesn’t have the social interaction that his peers are getting. I’m worried he won’t be able to get in mid-year when we want to put him in.
I’m not regretting the decision though. While I’m a little sad, I do think it is best for Rei, and I don’t really think kids need 2 years of preschool anyway. I’m mostly excited that I have my baby boy, I mean my “big boy” (he gets very upset if I call him a baby), with me all the time, for just a little bit longer. And I’m excited for the potential of the upcoming year…for the fun times we’ll have, for the chance I’ll have to teach him myself, and for the people we’ll get to spend time with…besides, he’ll be in school for the next 18+ years anyway. What’s the rush?
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You can teach him anything at home that he'd learn at pre-school anyway :) Plus, hanging out with his mama all day, running errands, and watching his little brother will be just as educational! No worries.
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