Happy Tuesday

[jewels]

Also, I agree with other posters and think it's pretty tacky to send an email scolding people for their kids making a mess after a party dapostrophe. That's what happens. Don't like it? Don't have a party at your house.

[wineallthetime]

Sept 4, 2018 10:30:30 GMT -6 sands42 said:

dapostrophe Oh, I’m sorry... you thought you were going to have a rager with kids and nothing was going to get damaged??? Get real! Lol. They need to hire someone to supervise the kids next time if they don’t expect anything to happen like that.

Seriously, this made me laugh. What do you expect???

[jewels]

Also, love the pics chrisy01

S starts his final year of PreK tomorrow, but it's literally just moving down the hall so no biggie.

I am trying to decide what to do with B. The younger classes at DC used to just be age range (like 18 months - 2), etc. They are now changing it to be by school year like the older classes. B is not where he should be developmentally yet. He had a very late start with talking due to the hearing issues prior to tubes. He's just now starting to put 2-3 words together and 90% of what he says no one but me can understand. He is also just still very much a baby... I don't know how to describe it, but he's just developing slower. Anyway, the kids in his class all have birthdays between June and December, and now they are splitting them (prior to 10/1 and post 10/1). The kids he seems to know best are siblings of S and are all October and November birthdays. He will be moving into a class with kids that will be 3 in November (he turned 2 last month). I am concerned about the new environment that is way more school like, without the comfort of his current teacher (he loves) and his little buddies.

I approached this with the school last week - which is when they made the change in class assignments - and his current teacher agrees he needs a bit more cuddle/toddler time then the other kids that are moving up.

So I have been given the option to keep him in the toddler room, or move him up. I have been weiging this all weekend and can see + and - to both sides.

This is literally the exact opposite problem I had with S.

Why is it never easy?!?!?

[slenle]

Hello! I don’t think I really posted all weekend. ILs we’re here Saturday to Sunday, then we spent the night at my parents Sunday and it took me all morning to recover from my hangover. Then i took n into the cities for back to school shopping. She loved having a girls day and went nuts in old navy. We might have gone a little overboard with our haul.

Back at work today and my boss decided to give me his office! He doesn’t like having windows because of the traffic noise and I was in one room with 2 other ladies, so now I have his office and he’s moving to the “break room” that has never been used for breaks. After 4 years at my desk, it feels a little weird to have my own space, but I’m not complaining.

[flamingo]

Sept 4, 2018 10:00:15 GMT -6 kim22 said:

Sept 4, 2018 9:42:19 GMT -6 flamingo said:

LOL at the lecture dapostrophe . He should probably just be happy his house is still standing and channel his inner Elsa.

Aww poor E, mwhip ! I hope she has a fantastic first day and is feeling better tomorrow.

kim22 I'm laughing at "I'm scared, too...let's just homeschool you", but I feel ya! Middle school frightens me, I am in NO rush to get there.

Unfortunately, our middle schools have a bad rap and about half of DS’s elementary friends will go to private schools because of it. I work in the other middle school in town so I’m aware most of the talk is BS and I know he will be fine but often the kids heading to other schools talk about how the public school is a “bad school for bad kids” and my kid had to listen to that.

Aww, that stinks. It's good that you have first-hand knowledge, though, and can separate the reality from the 'talk'. You are going to be our sounding board in 6-7 years so stick around  

I went to a 6-12 school so I had a different experience than a lot of kids. As middle schoolers we were at the bottom of the heap and knew it, there were very few shenanigans.

Even in the district where we lived most recently in FL--top in the state for schools, and a very high socio-economic area--people still complained about the middle schools. I do think a lot of it is who your kids hang out with, how much time do they have on their hands to get into trouble, and that is anywhere you go, private or public. 

The neighborhood we're targeting back in FL is zoned for a K-8 school. I've seen research that shows K-8 (vs. a separate middle school) can be very beneficial for that 'tween' age group, so I'm interested to learn more about that. 

[kim22]

jewels would they let you make a change mid year if you keep him down now or make you wait until next September? I’d probably keep him down for now if you can but I wouldn’t want to commit to keeping him back all the way to kinder yet.

[dapostrophe]

Sept 4, 2018 10:37:55 GMT -6 jewels said:

Also, I agree with other posters and think it's pretty tacky to send an email scolding people for their kids making a mess after a party dapostrophe. That's what happens. Don't like it? Don't have a party at your house.

I agree with you guys, too. I can't imagine sending out a message like that after basically setting myself up for that exact scenario. One person posted a message in response saying she's glad that her kids weren't the ones there late being dicks and destroying thier house. Really?

We left before things got really wild too, but I don't think anyone's kids were being "dicks". It's not a shocking turn of events given the circumstances, people.

[kim22]

Sept 4, 2018 10:48:26 GMT -6 flamingo said:

Sept 4, 2018 10:00:15 GMT -6 kim22 said:

Unfortunately, our middle schools have a bad rap and about half of DS’s elementary friends will go to private schools because of it. I work in the other middle school in town so I’m aware most of the talk is BS and I know he will be fine but often the kids heading to other schools talk about how the public school is a “bad school for bad kids” and my kid had to listen to that.

Aww, that stinks. It's good that you have first-hand knowledge, though, and can separate the reality from the 'talk'. You are going to be our sounding board in 6-7 years so stick around  

I went to a 6-12 school so I had a different experience than a lot of kids. As middle schoolers we were at the bottom of the heap and knew it, there were very few shenanigans.

Even in the district where we lived most recently in FL--top in the state for schools, and a very high socio-economic area--people still complained about the middle schools. I do think a lot of it is who your kids hang out with, how much time do they have on their hands to get into trouble, and that is anywhere you go, private or public. 

The neighborhood we're targeting back in FL is zoned for a K-8 school. I've seen research that shows K-8 (vs. a separate middle school) can be very beneficial for that 'tween' age group, so I'm interested to learn more about that. 

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I have spent most of my career as a 6th grade teacher with a few years in 7th. I absolutely think at least 6th grade should remain in elementary. My 6th graders are babies still, except the ones with multiple retentions- I end up with kids ages 10-14 all in the same class the way stuff works with cut offs and retentions. My own kid has only been 11 for 3 weeks, putting him on the younger end of middle schoolers. That plus the 3 younger siblings keeps him younger and a bit less street smart then many of his soon to be classmates. Maybe I should homeschool...

[jewels]

Sept 4, 2018 10:50:19 GMT -6 kim22 said:

jewels would they let you make a change mid year if you keep him down now or make you wait until next September? I’d probably keep him down for now if you can but I wouldn’t want to commit to keeping him back all the way to kinder yet.

This is how I feel.  I am hopeful that he will catch up eventually, so I don't want to make a decision now, at just 2 years old, that will stick with him forever.

They were supposed to think about it over the weekend and we were supposed to discuss today.  Unfortunately I had to be in work early, so MH dropped the kids off.  

I think I would only do it if I could move him mid year, but then will it be harder when that whole class will have been together the whole time?

When S was this age, they moved people into this class after they turned 2, 3 times per year (ish) so usually September, January, and June.  So if I missed this time, he would have moved up with the kids that are turning 2 in the fall in January.  

I think I am leaning towards moving him up, and if it goes horribly wrong (like he just can't stop crying), then asking them to put him back in the other class.

I'm interested to see what they suggest.  

[jewels]

kim22, our town doesn't have enough room in the elementary schools so middle school starts in 5th Grade! FIFTH GRADE!!! They'll still be such babies then! I'm told the 5th grade is segregated from the rest of the school, but still. I can't even imagine. I'm already stressed about it and no ones even in K yet!!

When I was young we had Jr high, not Middle School, and it didn't start till Grade 7!

[klong11]

Sept 4, 2018 10:55:30 GMT -6 dapostrophe said:

Sept 4, 2018 10:37:55 GMT -6 jewels said:

Also, I agree with other posters and think it's pretty tacky to send an email scolding people for their kids making a mess after a party dapostrophe . That's what happens. Don't like it? Don't have a party at your house.

I agree with you guys, too. I can't imagine sending out a message like that after basically setting myself up for that exact scenario. One person posted a message in response saying she's glad that her kids weren't the ones there late being dicks and destroying thier house. Really?

We left before things got really wild too, but I don't think anyone's kids were being "dicks". It's not a shocking turn of events given the circumstances, people.

Woah, she actually called the kids that? Rude.

It was probably the homeowners own kids that did that shit and then blamed it on others.

[guster]

Sept 4, 2018 10:48:26 GMT -6 flamingo said:

Sept 4, 2018 10:00:15 GMT -6 kim22 said:

Unfortunately, our middle schools have a bad rap and about half of DS’s elementary friends will go to private schools because of it. I work in the other middle school in town so I’m aware most of the talk is BS and I know he will be fine but often the kids heading to other schools talk about how the public school is a “bad school for bad kids” and my kid had to listen to that.

Aww, that stinks. It's good that you have first-hand knowledge, though, and can separate the reality from the 'talk'. You are going to be our sounding board in 6-7 years so stick around  

I went to a 6-12 school so I had a different experience than a lot of kids. As middle schoolers we were at the bottom of the heap and knew it, there were very few shenanigans.

Even in the district where we lived most recently in FL--top in the state for schools, and a very high socio-economic area--people still complained about the middle schools. I do think a lot of it is who your kids hang out with, how much time do they have on their hands to get into trouble, and that is anywhere you go, private or public. 

The neighborhood we're targeting back in FL is zoned for a K-8 school. I've seen research that shows K-8 (vs. a separate middle school) can be very beneficial for that 'tween' age group, so I'm interested to learn more about that. 

Josie and Charlie will attend a K through 8 school. It is rare to have something like that that is not private in this area, and I’m happy to hear how they utilize the upper level kids to help with the younger bunches. It creates a nice community and a sense that they’re all in this together.

[dapostrophe]

jewels I would prob go with your gut, especially if the teacher seems to agree. He has plenty of time to get into a more structured environment, and for me comfort with his teacher would weigh in heavier than familiarity with his peers. B is the sweetest and I think he will make new friends easily.

[guster]

Sept 4, 2018 10:50:19 GMT -6 kim22 said:

jewels would they let you make a change mid year if you keep him down now or make you wait until next September? I’d probably keep him down for now if you can but I wouldn’t want to commit to keeping him back all the way to kinder yet.

I was leaning to this as my suggestion, as well. In the last month I’ve seen a tremendous jump in maturity in Charlie (who I thought would always be a baby). He’s 2.6 right now. Maybe by the time January or February rolls around, B will have that “spurt” too.

[cagoldi]

jewels I would move him. Even with everything X has going on, he's still going up to the next room this week. I think B is six weeks or so older, right? We did discuss it with the teachers and everyone felt it would be fine. I haven't mentioned his suspected diagnosis yet.

Since it sounds like B is developing typically, I don't see any reason to keep him back.

[nam2013]

wineallthetime hope he had a great first day!

mwhip I’m sorry about the drop off, hope she had a god day after.

[nam2013]

Wow all of you are chatty today! Tried to keep up, but per usual tapa is eating posts in between, so sorry if I’ve missed something!

[nam2013]

Hi! Crazy day at work & my kid got his first invite to a drop off birthday party, I’m so not ready. I want to wrap him in bubble wrap and never let him out of my sight. Sigh.

[joelies]

Sept 4, 2018 11:09:20 GMT -6 guster said:

Sept 4, 2018 10:50:19 GMT -6 kim22 said:

jewels would they let you make a change mid year if you keep him down now or make you wait until next September? I’d probably keep him down for now if you can but I wouldn’t want to commit to keeping him back all the way to kinder yet.

I was leaning to this as my suggestion, as well. In the last month I’ve seen a tremendous jump in maturity in Charlie (who I thought would always be a baby). He’s 2.6 right now. Maybe by the time January or February rolls around, B will have that “spurt” too.

This is exactly what I was thinking. Chase is a completely different kid than he was just a few months ago. They all seem to have big leaps around this age - some sooner, some later. I'd assume in changing their structure this way, the teachers are accounting for that.

To be fair, I also doubt waiting 6 months would have any major impact at that age, since they still adjust pretty easily socially at that age. I guess what I'm saying is that you probably can't go wrong so go with what makes you most comfortable.

[jewels]

Sept 4, 2018 11:17:45 GMT -6 cagoldi said:

jewels I would move him. Even with everything X has going on, he's still going up to the next room this week. I think B is six weeks or so older, right? We did discuss it with the teachers and everyone felt it would be fine. I haven't mentioned his suspected diagnosis yet.

Since it sounds like B is developing typically, I don't see any reason to keep him back.

tI think that B is only like 2 weeks older than X (he was 8/8)
Also, I meant to weigh in earlier on what you are going through with him... I agree with everyone - you are doing a great job with him!  Also, I wish we were closer b/c every picture I see of X there is something in his eyes that makes me feel like he and B would be best buds!  

[jewels]

I still can't believe all these people with drop off parties! I've asked around and I'm told around here they don't start will like 2nd grade!

[guster]

Potty training is going extremely well, but it is the longest day ever in my house with the both.kids. And I’m pretty sure I didn’t get Charlie dressed quickly enough before both the Fed ex worker and the exterminator got a view of his naked tush...sorry buddy!

[cagoldi]

Sept 4, 2018 11:57:24 GMT -6 jewels said:

Sept 4, 2018 11:17:45 GMT -6 cagoldi said:

jewels I would move him. Even with everything X has going on, he's still going up to the next room this week. I think B is six weeks or so older, right? We did discuss it with the teachers and everyone felt it would be fine. I haven't mentioned his suspected diagnosis yet.

Since it sounds like B is developing typically, I don't see any reason to keep him back.

tI think that B is only like 2 weeks older than X (he was 8/8)
Also, I meant to weigh in earlier on what you are going through with him... I agree with everyone - you are doing a great job with him!  Also, I wish we were closer b/c every picture I see of X there is something in his eyes that makes me feel like he and B would be best buds!  

He thinks everyone is his best bud, but I guess that's what they consider to be a problem LOL. No concept of personal space and aggressive eye contact.

[joelies]

Sept 4, 2018 12:02:25 GMT -6 guster said:

Potty training is going extremely well, but it is the longest day ever in my house with the both.kids. And I’m pretty sure I didn’t get Charlie dressed quickly enough before both the Fed ex worker and the exterminator got a view of his naked tush...sorry buddy!

Sending Chase over this weekend. TIA!

[dapostrophe]

Driving my kid around to pick up applications for his first job and it's taking me back.

[wineallthetime]

Sept 4, 2018 12:02:25 GMT -6 guster said:

Potty training is going extremely well, but it is the longest day ever in my house with the both.kids. And I’m pretty sure I didn’t get Charlie dressed quickly enough before both the Fed ex worker and the exterminator got a view of his naked tush...sorry buddy!

Here too! L has done amazing today! We are kinda chained to the house though, especially since it's hot and muggy so I don't even feel like playing in the yard.

[flamingo]

Sept 4, 2018 11:06:56 GMT -6 guster said:

Sept 4, 2018 10:48:26 GMT -6 flamingo said:

Aww, that stinks. It's good that you have first-hand knowledge, though, and can separate the reality from the 'talk'. You are going to be our sounding board in 6-7 years so stick around  

I went to a 6-12 school so I had a different experience than a lot of kids. As middle schoolers we were at the bottom of the heap and knew it, there were very few shenanigans.

Even in the district where we lived most recently in FL--top in the state for schools, and a very high socio-economic area--people still complained about the middle schools. I do think a lot of it is who your kids hang out with, how much time do they have on their hands to get into trouble, and that is anywhere you go, private or public. 

The neighborhood we're targeting back in FL is zoned for a K-8 school. I've seen research that shows K-8 (vs. a separate middle school) can be very beneficial for that 'tween' age group, so I'm interested to learn more about that. 

Josie and Charlie will attend a K through 8 school. It is rare to have something like that that is not private in this area, and I’m happy to hear how they utilize the upper level kids to help with the younger bunches. It creates a nice community and a sense that they’re all in this together.

I love that! K-8 seems to be the trend for all the new lower schools they’re building in our (past/future) county. I hope if we end up in a K-8 school it will be that same kind of environment as yours

[nam2013]

Over here we have 4-12 schools and then 12-16/18, depending on the academic level of school you attend.

ETA I’m talking age here, not grades.

[cheeksmum]

Our catholic school board here is K-8, the public board is K-5, 6-8 then Highschool is 9-12 for both.

[guster]

Sept 4, 2018 12:09:37 GMT -6 joelies said:

Sept 4, 2018 12:02:25 GMT -6 guster said:

Potty training is going extremely well, but it is the longest day ever in my house with the both.kids. And I’m pretty sure I didn’t get Charlie dressed quickly enough before both the Fed ex worker and the exterminator got a view of his naked tush...sorry buddy!

Sending Chase over this weekend. TIA!

I have no idea what I’m doing. This is almost a full year earlier than Josie. And he’s a boy! I’m constantly afraid I’m
going to be shot in the eye or (worse the mouth!) with pee!
Andplusalso, a week ago he stopped using the high chair and is at a regular chair in the kitchen and now potty training, I’m having all the feels about my baby not being a baby.