Friday, August 21, 2009

waxing nostalgic about the firstborn...


This week the kids were able to meet the teachers and find 0ut what friends they'd be with etc. The first visit was for David- who is going to fifth grade- his teacher was not impressive at all and I had to will myself to not cry. Couple that with David losing all animation and acting as if he had no longer a will to live. I tried to keep it together and find fun things to say, but honestly the teacher acted as if her being there was a huge problem. Her room wasn't even decorated, in fact it was void of any life. How on earth can he expect to learn fifth grade math from her? She didn't even have a class list posted, so we don't know if he has any friends in his class. I was so greatful for an awesome science lab, after viewing it and the live bugs, skulls and skins, he perked up a little bit. I came home and wimpered a little bit and then called my mother in law to see if I could home school him- LOL- He'll do fine, he's a trooper, it's just soo much harder on me when he's the one suffering or experiencing a first.

For instance, when he went to Kindergarten, I walked him in and he sat down right in the middle of the class and started talking, the class previously was silent, then they all started talking. I walked away feeling that I had taught this boy enough and that he would do fine. I didn't shed a tear. Later that week he found out there would be pizza for lunch, so I went in to pay on his lunch account and that's when I lost it. I couldn't imagine him holding his tray or opening his milk. And the ladies in the lunchroom looked at me like I WAS A LUNATIC- and they muttered in spanish (we were in Laredo) and I thought, he'll never make it. I called Robert at work in hysterics and he reminded me that David shares my DNA he'll be ok-

He did fine, and he quickly learned to open his own milk and he never spilled a tray.

When we moved at Christmas time back to the US- I was worried to sick, will he be able to adjust how will he do??? etc. etc. He made friends quickly and his teacher quickly loved him and subsequently every teacher adores teaching him, even if he has a hard time paying attention- they tell me the same thing over and over - he's so sweet and he's so smart, he never acts up etc. etc.

Now he's off to the Fifth grade/ Sixth grade intermediate campus and I need to remember, that he didn't just get by all the other times, he did extremly well. Even though he steadfastly refused to meet his "switch" teachers (his science and language arts teachers) he'll find his class on Monday with his pencil sharpened and ready to go and he'll be fine. His friends may all be in different classes, but he makes friends easily.


He may be counting down the days until Thanksgiving Break, but he'll be fine.
I guess the real question is, "will I be fine?"

5 comments:

Nay's Mom said...

I feel your pain...Naomi started
7th grade this week. My fingers have been reduced to bloody stumps...

Jan said...

That is definitely the bottom line - he will thrive and excel. You, on the other hand, will be looking on with tears in your eyes wondering where the heck the time went. I know.

4Girls4Me said...

Oh, that's so hard!! Sometimes I think it's way more hard for the mom than the kid. :) Skye's teacher wasn't quite as warm & lovey as I wanted, and it definitely makes it harder! It helps a lot when the teacher can ease the transition. But he's a great kid and I'm sure he will be just fine. I can't wait to hear how he does! :)

Heather said...

He survived the Laredo experience and so did you. In the big perspective this really can't be worse than that situation. I am sure you will survive this too! If you decide to homeschool I have someone you can talk to. LOL!!!! Sure love ya.I am happy David has such a good mom that cares so much about him. I'm proud to call you my friend!

Yennigirl said...

Oh, I know just how you feel!! That was a sweet post. You're a great mom and your BOTH going to do fine. If you get down again, open up a can of squirrel and it will make you feel better!

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