Even after one week I can tell we made the right decision to send Lucas to school.
He goes to a great school ranked 4.5/5 and 8/10 on both school scales.
Its walking distance from my house.
He has a great teacher, and is getting what he needs from school.
They put him in the advanced reading group, and he loves going to his specials.
He is learning a lot about himself, and how to manage his frustrations.
He comes home with a smile and lots to talk about and is becoming more independent, if that is even possible.
He reads the Ready Freddy books at home because I know Magic Tree House is what they read at school, and I wanted him to experience that with his friends.
He has become more responsible and understanding towards his younger sisters and it has been an awesome change.
But the one thing that has been the best benefit to Lucas going to school is watching Bridget dive into the role of oldest in the family. Although its only for 3.5 hours, she takes all she can get. She is loving and playful with Scarlett, extra helpful and her periods of unsavoryness have gone from once a day to maybe once a week.
Bridget is really turning a new leaf. She was never awful or bad, but she was so different than the others that it was difficult for me to "get" her. She loves all the individual time she is getting with me and the other girls and she is starting to really get interested in writing and reading and she is going to be excited when she starts PreSchool in September. With Nathan's new job comes many benefits, one is a "government" discount to a select number of preschools. We applied and got in and for $40 a month 3x a week she gets to go to preschool. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.
Scarlett is also enjoying this new time. She gets to be the big sister and learn things without anyone interrupting. Lucas means well but a lot of times he blurts out the answer and the girls don't get a chance to try. Juliet loves being with her sisters and Lucas too, she doesn't really notice the difference.
This really seems to be an awesome time for everyone.
Lucas goes to a place he loves and is learning so much, beyond the books.
Bridget has a new found independence and a desire to help and learn.
Scarlett is in a new stage of discovery and loves to do anything I give her.
Juliet continues to be adorable and happy.
I feel so blessed to be taking part in their development and lives.
Scarlett is also enjoying this new time. She gets to be the big sister and learn things without anyone interrupting. Lucas means well but a lot of times he blurts out the answer and the girls don't get a chance to try. Juliet loves being with her sisters and Lucas too, she doesn't really notice the difference.
Lucas goes to a place he loves and is learning so much, beyond the books.
Bridget has a new found independence and a desire to help and learn.
Scarlett is in a new stage of discovery and loves to do anything I give her.
Juliet continues to be adorable and happy.
I feel so blessed to be taking part in their development and lives.
It is amazing how much changes when one kid isnt in the mix. Kids love each other but gain so much being on their own.
ReplyDeleteAt least that is my experience 4 kids and 2 dogs later.
I know lots of people who have a hard time letting go of their kids but the best way they can grow is to be on their own learning by experience. You are doing the right thing. Thumbs up!
my middle kid loved their new "freedom" once #1 left.
ReplyDeleteyou miss the first kid but welcome the change, i get it.
I've found this to be true with A and M too. So glad the girls (and Lucas) are thriving with him in school!!
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