We decided to redshirt Cayleb for a year.
"Redshirting" is some new academic red flag for labeling kids whose parents decided to start them a year later.
And guess what? It has been a long year for this boy so today was extra BIG.
FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN!
Cayleb was absolutely ready last year; academically, socially, and according to the readiness guidlines all the way since he can "remove and replace container lids", "navigates stairs while holding an object", and "distinguishes fantasty and reality" (which with video games these days really is moving up on the list!). Wow! I must be basic. I thought he needed to write his name, count to 100, and know how to slap down his velcro straps.
Fortunately he knows more and is sooo, sooo, sooo ready!
I've never cried when my kids start school.
Neither have they.
Get real!
Mommy is coming back!
BUT....mixed pleasure, relief, anxiety and worry definitely fill my mental spaces.
So we needed to make the last day of unfettered commitment to lifelong learning special.
So we needed to make the last day of unfettered commitment to lifelong learning special.
In other words, take the kids and do something fun before we are locked into the school schedule.
Bounce house, McDonald's playland, lunch, special ice cream treats from the store, and mom playing Wii with him. "This is the best day ever!"
He has lots of best days ever and worst days ever all the time.
The First Day of School
