Sigh. I'm just devastated. Devastated and yet, as Spicoli once said, "Totally Stoked Dude". A few days ago, we got the call...from the kids' future school. They wanted to confirm that our kids would be attending kindergarten in the fall, and since they are twins, would we prefer they be separated or in the same class. I paused for a slight moment, because really, am I old enough and responsible enough to make these decisions? When did all that happen? "Separate them" Uggh.
So, now I'm dealing with my own disorder. (I now feel I have a social responsibility to use the word "disorder" out of context as much as possible.) In just two months, my kids will go to their elementary school for a visit. I'm working up a sweet schedule for getting them to school, stocking up the martini bar and chocolate. I think I might start a mommy's group for school aged kids where we can party like it's 1999. That was a good year.
I'll have new and upgraded mom responsibilities like, making their lunches and getting them to school on time. The mommy grapevine reports that the schools have pretty strict policies on traffic flow and getting little Bobby and Susie dropped off and picked up correctly. I'm getting test anxiety just thinking about it. More importantly, I've quizzed the kid across the street, and it turns out, that I should expect my sweet little ones to bring home homework even in kindergarten. I am fairly certain I can help them with it until about the 3rd grade. Then they are on their own, I'm out.
That's how I roll.
MOTR - we met in 6TH GRADE. Now our kids are going to kindergarten (well, yours are, I've got one more year). What the hell happened and where did our care free life go? I can hardly get Zach to pre-school on time 2 days a week; not so sure about that everyday thing.
You know my thoughts and I am very proud of you on the separation thing. I can only imagine it will be very hard at first, but SO good for the kids in the long run. You are an awesome mommy! Now good luck with all that getting them to school on time and stuff. My goal is to live far away from the school (I would have to move from where we are now) so they have to take the bus and all I have to do is get them out the door.....hmmmm....I really should think about moving soon!
Ask the kids if they want to be in different classes or the same classes.
I remember putting little girls in kindergarten. I cried.....both times
Let's just hope you don't get calls from the school after they get there. Unless it is to tell you how happy they are to have two such talented children in their school of course.
Girlfriend, just call me! I'm livin' the dream right now! Its true, the car pool line is crazy, they DO have homework, and your responsibilities are totally upgraded! You go to school when they do! And you'll be begging for a break so you can sleep in again! Your gas bill will go up for waiting in line, and your teacher will EMAIL you not call you if she has a question! I might suggest easing yourself into this the first year (ie putting them in together - totally for selfish reasons!). That way you aren't balancing TWO types of teachers and TWO ways of discipline in the class room. Its hard enough with 1! BELIEVE ME! We need to talk! This is not the Kindergarten your remember - its actually 1st grade level and up!
Call, we'll chat!
S