The topic of "school" has yet to excite Bode. We've had a couple weeks off for the holidays and today it was back-to-school. I started talking about it yesterday so it wasn't a complete surprise. I got the usual "I don't want to go" and when i dropped him off he cried and cried and was so pathetic. But when i picked him up, I got the best report yet. Seems he had his best day yet. He chilled within seconds of my departure, it sounds like he participated (although he had no construction paper snowman to show for it as most the other kids did...), he joined the kids at the table for snacktime and proclaimed, "This is delicious!" with a big smile, and he was playing happily when i arrived (and gave me a silly grin when we made eye contact). I am so pleased.
I don't usually get much out of him when i ask about his school days, other than, "I played with the kids." But today he told me, "I cried but then i was happy." To which i responded, "I am so glad you were happy at school!" Here's hoping for next week!
When we got home he asked for the wrapping paper roll I confiscated this morning due to using it as a weapon against his brother. I told him that he couldn't have it. He asked for it again a little later and when i asked, "If i give it to you, will you play nicely with it?" he responded, "No, I will whack Keegen with it." Honesty of a child. Gotta love it.
Sadly, back to school. Now that he seems to be getting into a groove and doing well, I'm considering pulling him from this preschool. It came with such a great reputation and teachers who have been there for many years. It was sold this summer and we were told it would be the same other than ownership. Well, things are starting to go downhill with the new owners. Strangely, a divorced couple bought it. They've renovated the building, which was supposed to be the extent of the ex-husband's presence at the school. I've wondered why he's around so much and lately he simply gives me the creeps. Bode's teacher, who sent her daughter to this school 17 years ago, has resigned for a number of reasons. I love this woman because she totally understands Bode's personality and needs and what makes him tick. I will miss her terribly. For some reason she has confided a lot of information to me about the current situation. When i asked her if this school was still a "happy and safe place for my child" she HESITATED. Aaaaack! I feel like my own unsettled feeling along with that that i need to pull him out. I hate this. I tend to be a suspicious and cynical person so I've been ignoring the fact that i don't like this guy being at the school. But, now, well, what do i do? I really doubt something unseemly is going on or something bad is going to happen, but do i pull him just because i don't feel totally comfortable?
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If I felt creepy and the teacher hesitated, I would pull him out. That's just me. I can only handle the stress I already have - if that was hanging over me all the time, I'd probably crack.
Yeah, I have a hard enough time when I think the teachers are a little harsh, let alone if I think there's a creepy feeling. Find something else and take him out, I say. Better safe then sorry.
I say go with your gut. Its so important to feel at ease and comfortable when it comes to who you trust your kids with. It may be that nothing would happen, but just for your own peace of mind, I'd say a different school would be better.
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