I know we say life is busy, but life has seemed really busy lately. I just haven't had anytime to sit down and blog. There have been a few things that I just don't want to forget about.
Morgan received her yellow belt last week in karate. She is so darn cute and it kills me. She wanted to cut her hair again so a-line we did for the girl.
Brandan is crazy as ever. I am still on the fence about what to do with him for school next year. His birthday is the middle of September so he can really go either way. I would love some advice from my teacher friends that read this.
Logan as always you are my little love. You are running around like a mad man and continuing to bless our lives.
We are still praying about what to do with the kids next year for school. Home school again, or back to King's academy. I just haven't had the peace either way yet. I know the Lord will make it very clear, but I would love for him to fly a banner over my house with the answer.
I had to write these little things down or I would forget them. The next few weeks are just as busy so I know my writing will continue to be sparse.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Crazy
Posted by Happy McNally Mom at 7:12 PM
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I assume Brandon is going into kindergarten...yes?
We had a September boy too (Joshua) and my advice since it's a boy...No, he won't be ready, we tried to start Josh but quickly pulled him out when we realized he lacked the maturity. He did MUCH better the following year. If it was a girl, I'd say she might have a good chance, but boys are different. I had several teacher/friends confirm this too.
It's a tough decision and you know him best. I know you'll make the right decision.
Love you!
Although you know Brandan best, in my experience it's good to wait a year for September birthdays. The extra year not only allows him more time to mature, it really helps him out physically later on in school.
Both my brothers were six when they started kindergarten and it was a huge benefit for them. I've had high school boys who were young for their grade, and sometimes it really showed up in their maturity and sports abilities. Of course, I had one particular student who was young for his grade and was a terrific athlete and socially adapted. So, it can go either way.
Good luck with your decision!
i wanted to say the same thing: i think waiting an extra year for a september boy is a great thing. marek is a sept. boy and i didn't wait (we were homeschooling) but ended up having him 'repeat' a grade later and he's been quite successful ever since. i'll keep you in my prayers regarding your schooling decision, i know it's hard to not know what to do. God will show you the way :)
Oh, I so know what you are going through. With the twins being in May, we kept them back. So they will be 7 going into 1st grade. One of their friends is staying back again this next year. The blessing about Kindergarten is you can try it, and if you hold them back they most likely won't remember and it's just 1/2 day's.
But I was, AM a September b-day and I was held back in 1st grade. So I was the oldest in my class. And Darren too, he is June b-day. I think keeping them back can help them be more of a leader to the other kids, then a follower....
But I know it's SUPER hard to make that choice.
Love you friend!!!
Did you know I was a kindergarten flunkie? It explains a lot, I'm sure. :)
I had to smile because after home schooling for a year and loving it...I am still sometimes on the fence too!
I agree that the great thing about kinder is that either way is fine. You can try it and see how it goes, or if you decide to wait, it's not a big deal later on.
I visited my sister's 1st grade class in May. She had kids all over the the birthday spectrum. Most were 7, some were 6, a few were almost eight in a few weeks.
I have no advice...but I wanted to say I'd love to see you sometime when you guys are down! Sara said she ran into you...I'm around most of the summer.
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