Missy in Indiana
July 5th 03, 04:52 PM
Andrea, I am sorry I'm responding late. Perhaps you've already made your
decision and it's hard telling what all your responses have been.
I just have a small suggestion. (This is a topic heavily on my mind as well.)
Like you, I do not really enjoy it when the girls are in PDO/Preschool. I'm
doing it because I think it's what is best for them. It's really hard to find
just the right balance for each girl so it is a real benefit to each
personality, too.
I've come up with a VERY non-scientific formula: One day per each year of age.
Like I said - not very scientific! Our PDO program is 4 hours including 30min
drop off and 30min pick up times. The preschool starts at the age of 2 with
one 2-hr day. Last year, when the girls were 1 1/2, they went on Thursdays.
This upcoming year they will be 2 1/2. I've signed them up for Wed's 2 hour
preschool and Monday/Friday PDO program. I found this to be too much in my
head, but Rich is really "for" it. Our Preschool director knows how I feel and
said I can always try it out and cancel Monday or Friday once we see how it
goes. Maybe you could do this, too?
My next suggestion is being a room parent. I told our director that I just
feel so lonely and bored when they are in the class, but I don't want to base
my decision on my needs. A logical solution became so clear. I'm going to be
a room parent on Monday or Friday. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see
how the girls interact with a large group of children, etc. I will feel like
I'm still being productive. I'm really excited. I can still cancel Mon or Fri
if I believe the girls only need 6 hours a week. Maybe you could look into
this, too? Just food for thought. I'm sure whatever you decide will work out
wonderfully. It's just committing to the decision that is hard ;)
Good luck,
Missy
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)
decision and it's hard telling what all your responses have been.
I just have a small suggestion. (This is a topic heavily on my mind as well.)
Like you, I do not really enjoy it when the girls are in PDO/Preschool. I'm
doing it because I think it's what is best for them. It's really hard to find
just the right balance for each girl so it is a real benefit to each
personality, too.
I've come up with a VERY non-scientific formula: One day per each year of age.
Like I said - not very scientific! Our PDO program is 4 hours including 30min
drop off and 30min pick up times. The preschool starts at the age of 2 with
one 2-hr day. Last year, when the girls were 1 1/2, they went on Thursdays.
This upcoming year they will be 2 1/2. I've signed them up for Wed's 2 hour
preschool and Monday/Friday PDO program. I found this to be too much in my
head, but Rich is really "for" it. Our Preschool director knows how I feel and
said I can always try it out and cancel Monday or Friday once we see how it
goes. Maybe you could do this, too?
My next suggestion is being a room parent. I told our director that I just
feel so lonely and bored when they are in the class, but I don't want to base
my decision on my needs. A logical solution became so clear. I'm going to be
a room parent on Monday or Friday. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see
how the girls interact with a large group of children, etc. I will feel like
I'm still being productive. I'm really excited. I can still cancel Mon or Fri
if I believe the girls only need 6 hours a week. Maybe you could look into
this, too? Just food for thought. I'm sure whatever you decide will work out
wonderfully. It's just committing to the decision that is hard ;)
Good luck,
Missy
Missy in Indiana http://hometown.aol.com/mhrust/overviewforng.html
Morgan Olivia & Julia Lucille 4/28/01 (YAY!)