Ethan started Kindergarten last week. I didn’t even think to take a picture. Mother of the year. Tomorrow, I’m going to let him take the bus home . . . this is a big step, for mom. It should give me some sanity though, considering the 90 minutes it’s been taking to pick him up from school (30 minute drive, 30 minute wait in line, 30 minute drive home). Maybe I’ll take pictures as he gets off the bus tomorrow.
He’s done very well, or so I’m told. Matt says they frown on parents hovering outside the classroom door, or installing video cameras in the classroom. I have no doubt his teacher is doing an excellent job. I’m just struggling to believe Ethan is not manifesting his superbly defiant and stubborn nature with her.
Today he came home with a blue dot instead of the usual green. This indicates he had some difficulty today and had several warnings. He refused to tell us what had happened though. I’m not surprised. This morning was a rough morning.
Tuesday evening, we pick out clothes, try on as necessary and decide on the outfit of the day.
Wednesday morning, I try and wake Ethan up.
I’m tired!
I know, me too. Car is leaving in 15 minutes.
School’s boring, I don’t want to go.
I know. Car is leaving in 14 minutes.
MOOOOOOOOMMMM!
Yes?
I’m tired!
I know, me too. Car is leaving in 10 minutes. Are you going dressed or in your pajamas?
I’m just going to follow you wherever you go. I won’t stay in class.
That may be true. Here are your clothes. Car is leaving in 5 minutes.
These pants are too loose!
Would you like me to tighten your belt?
NO! I NEED DIFFERENT ONES!
Alright, here are different ones.
THEY’RE TOO TIGHT!
That’s terrible. Car is leaving in 3 minutes.
MOM!!
I’ll take these things to the car and come back and check on you before I leave.
MOM!! THESE ARE TOO TIGHT!
Gee, that’s strange. Those are the ones that were too loose a couple of minutes ago. Car is leaving now.
Much more whining and crying ensued. The beauty of the 30 minute drive to school is that generally by the time we get there, he’s awake, happy and ready to go.
Bye mom! I love you!
Bye sweetheart, have a good day!
Do you ever find yourself making up complex excuses to get out of doing something you don't want to do. The next time I find myself in that situation, I think I'll just get weepy and complain that my pants are too tight. You'll know what I mean . . .
5 comments:
Yeah, that's why my pants are too tight, too! ;)
Sometimes kids are just difficult! Yesterday I had a similar situation with Tyler, but since the ride to school is only 3 minutes, he was still crying when we got there. I actually ended up leaving him on the curb crying! I felt really mean. I circled around and he had gone in, so I was hoping he got over whatever was bugging him. Fortunately he's never done that before, and I hope he never does again!
Oh, and I hear you about boys not telling you what happens at school. I picked up Hilary's little girl and got more from her first day of preschool than I've gotten from both boys combined for the first 1 1/2 weeks of school! (And it wasn't for lack of trying!)
You are soooooo Love and Logic - it's great!
Wow! Love and Logic at it's best! you are amazing. I want to cry some mornings, too. I'm excited to hear that he's started school and know that he will do well!
don't ya just love how rational kindergarteners are? guess his teacher hasn't read "You Are Special" by Max Lucado or else she wouldn't be using the dot system:) guess i won't complain about the 15-30 min. it takes to pick up my boys from school:) love your posts & humor even without pics!
Your stories crack me up! Glad to hear that the transition to school hasn't been too bad for Ethan - hope that the same is true for you! I have to admit, I got a little nervous seeing all of the kids heading to school last week and we still have a year (or maybe 2) before Nick is there.... Hope all is well on your end :)
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