tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486542784334766451.post7406555403796368987..comments2023-05-13T03:45:09.660-04:00Comments on Smush and Squiggly: Oriented or Not, Here We Go!rachelbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07489303021440233275noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486542784334766451.post-8246272278829848832011-09-08T23:21:52.602-04:002011-09-08T23:21:52.602-04:00I have definitely felt those same thoughts myself....I have definitely felt those same thoughts myself. Here are some other things to think about:<br /><br />1) You are still an awesome parent because you think about this so much.<br /><br />2) You are still going to be her mom, and encourage her to be unique and creative and let her experience the world all of those hours that she is NOT in school. That won't change.<br /><br />3) You can make a decision for now, not forever. If school stops working for your daughter, you can always make a different decision at any time. You'll see what works from year to year.<br /><br />4) You'll notice if your kids are being left behind, or don't fit in. But there is something important about giving your kids the experience of learning to navigate the world without you sometimes. <br /><br />You won't agree with every decision that the teachers make or every activity they do in school, but you'll get to see your kids succeed on their own, and that is also beautiful. <br /><br />Good Luck with the school year! It'll be a harder transition for you than for her.AdinaLexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877155201371299338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5486542784334766451.post-32253730947468055942011-09-08T23:12:29.213-04:002011-09-08T23:12:29.213-04:00My 3 yo looked up at once during "orientation...My 3 yo looked up at once during "orientation" as if to say "why are you still here?". He then proceeded to ignore me so thoroughly that I went across the hall to say hi to friends. I don't think he noticed. I am sure it was helpful for some other folks. <br /><br />I have to blog about why we love homeschooling (and did it for a year) and why I am so glad we don't do it. But it sounds like you work hard at making school a second home for them, and I think this is in many ways an ideal if you can make it work.Ima2sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558578148875133205noreply@blogger.com