Skip to main content

War

Over a year ago I wrote a blog titled Roll Tide.  Well, I was told ... " Never resort to rolling tide...go to WAR (eagle that is.)".... and some very encouraging words and then "....but, NEVER, repeat, NEVER, roll tide."   I am at War this year!

A year ago I wrote a blog about Alexandra and trying to get her into kindergarden a by the difference of a mere 35 days.  I had to revisit it because here we are a year later and well it is as I predicted...."She will be reading at a first or second grade level in k or we BAN books." I am going to brag about my girl...she has exceeded my prediction! Her teacher is on her toes when it comes to my girl. HEE HEE I told them but they wouldn't listen to the crazy mom that thinks knows her kid is exceptional. That is an exception to the norm.  ALL my kids are exceptional in some area.  Aren't all people....YES!  We all have strengths and weaknesses.  I just knew that kindergarden this year..... is what my child needed last year.

Alex has some exceptional reading and math skills for age 6 (just this month turned six).  Which the law doesn't seem to account for.  BAH!  She is the tallest girl in her class.  One boy is a few inches taller.  I wonder if his parents held him back. Don't get me started on that.  You can hold your kid back to start school but they CAN'T start early even if they have the skills to be successful.  I am having a huge problem with what I am seeing and hearing.  Not only as a parent but as an educator.  I am trying to be understanding and not pushy.  On the other hand if I don't advocate for my child, I am afraid no one will.  I now have the test scores to back up what I already knew.  So now what? war?  I am afraid this sleepless night has proved that we are at war.

My deeper concern is that the educational system is really in need of reform on so many levels they should almost start over. That could just be the rebel in me looking for a revolution.

Comments

Unknown said…
War it is... If you dont look after your child's best interests, no one will. It's not inconceivable now that she's in Kinder, that they move her up. I'd push for it, if you really think there'd be no adverse affect. Does your school have a GT program? Or UIL? Those are two extra ways I've found to challenge my daughter in public school. There are resources out there, just ask around. Even if she's too young for these extra programs, maybe you can talk your way into them easier than a grade change. Best wishes! I know how you feel!! :o)
October 18, 2010 at 11:15 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Low Expectations

Mark and I took the kids a couple of years ago to Orlando for a weekend.  Nathan was less than a year old, Alexandra must have just turned 2 and Madison was 4.  I look back and laugh but at the time it was anything but funny.  A trip to Disney would be fun and relaxing right?  HA!  We never even made it to Disney because Madison was so ornery the day we were going to go I couldn't justify going.  We learned a lot about being parents of three young kids that weekend.   During our stay we took the kids to the Rainforest Cafe.  Nathan was terrified the whole meal and after our $75 lunch Madison threw up all over the table and floor.  That is when Mark made the rule we don't take the kids to a restaurant unless it has a drive thru, curbside doesn't count.  We really do stick to that rule and the only sit down "nice" restaurant we go to with the kids is Sonny's BBQ.  Before we left I wanted to get the kids a little something from the Disney Marketplace.  I took the...
Post a Comment
Read more

True Friends

I am on Facebook daily and love flair.  I had a local friend send me flair that said , " True friendship isn't being inseparable. It's being separated and nothing changes."  I'm hoping that once I leave this area I have many friends that are true friends.  This post is an ode to such a friend.  One friend of mine moved away many years ago and I realized the other night that she is that just that friend.  It doesn't matter if time or many miles separates us she is a true friend.  I realized after a long conversation on the phone with that person (her mostly listening) that I have a gem of a friend and I am so grateful for her.  I just wanted to send out a shout to that person, you know who you are and let you know I think your the best!   Maybe one day God will let us live in the same city.   It is funny as you get um... well.... older you start to have friends all over the country.  I do have many friends all over the place and each of you are special to me.  ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Intentional Spending

I first want to say I am not cheap!  I don't buy the cheapest item just because I want to save money.  I do like finding a good deal on things that are high quality.  I don't like sacrificing quality for price.  I try to never pay full price for anything.   When I say our spending it intentional what I mean is that Mark and I sit down around November and hash out the budget.  Some things are constants in the budget.  Mortgage, phone, insurance pretty much stay the same.  Some vary like gas, water, electric.  After years of budgeting we can average out what we spent the year before and add if needed to the new budget.   Here is what we do know we have to pay something first so they go in the budget first.  Then what is "leftover" is up for dividing.  This is not a fool proof plan. Medical never gets budgeted enough money.  Which is why you should have a savings account.  Every category gets a set amount of money tha...
Post a Comment
Read more