tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post5187900880473481516..comments2023-10-22T05:29:00.184-05:00Comments on The tales of Mama D: What a Bad IdeaMama Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13581319298585887199noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-10111723531852043692008-04-27T20:39:00.000-05:002008-04-27T20:39:00.000-05:00You know, it sounds like that environment would be...You know, it sounds like that environment would be too much for any child her age (or any age). Of course the kids are going to want to explore a new place and play with all the stuff that's out everywhere. It sounds like it was very overwhelming for all of you, but not through any fault of your own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-77359776441331328792008-04-23T21:57:00.000-05:002008-04-23T21:57:00.000-05:00You know, Bon made a very good point. As a French ...You know, Bon made a very good point. As a French teacher, I always fair better when I have my intermediate students (my most challenging) scheduled first thing in the morning in order to have some semblance of structure. So I can't imagine why the fair would take place in the evening, let alone be full of distracting toys and activities. And like you, I know my daughter is bright but I still want to make sure she is progressing well. We started her in preschool three days a week back in January and while we haven't received any form of progress reports, I see the work she does and listen to all the songs she's learned and can't help but feel so proud to be her mother. I know you must feel the same way about Miss A.Diana Mancusohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325548074184305809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-77876815959776794682008-04-23T18:36:00.000-05:002008-04-23T18:36:00.000-05:00I'm with bon — this doesn't sound like it was all ...I'm with bon — this doesn't sound like it was all that well planned out, frankly — getting kids to sit down and focus on tests when there's noise and toys and excitement all around? Not gonna happen. And I so relate to your wanting to have others acknowledge how bright your kid is. Been there...elizasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450026334750091569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-19475542880831467222008-04-23T14:52:00.000-05:002008-04-23T14:52:00.000-05:00yeah. get used to it.So they had this thing in th...yeah. get used to it.<BR/><BR/>So they had this thing in the evening? That's the first strike right there, and the reason I always request morning ANYTHING where the girls are concerned. Kids just do better at structure first thing of the day, and they lose the ability by fractions as the day progresses.<BR/><BR/>Of course you know that A is perfectly fine and bright.... but you are a Mama, and you will likely ALWAYS be bludgeoning yourself with this need to quantify HOW bright, and make sure that EVERYTHING is ok. Sigh. At least you know that you are not alone!bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844859687652489596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-48572412765925202352008-04-23T10:51:00.000-05:002008-04-23T10:51:00.000-05:00This reminds me of the swimming lessons I'm taking...This reminds me of the swimming lessons I'm taking Ethan to. I took him to the pool and he loved it, so the logical thing was to sign him up for lessons, right? Well, we get there and he wants nothing to do with what he's supposed to be doing. He wants the red ball, he wants to go slide down the slide, he wants to watch the other kids in other classes. I try to get him to do what he's supposed to be doing and he throws a huge ear peircing fit! I'm feeling pressure because I don't want my child to FAIL swimming lessons because he can not seem to figure out blowing bubbles and refuses to have anything to do with floating on his back! Sometimes I want to tell the teacher and other parents "really, he does listen to me sometimes! he can kick his legs when I ask him to in the bathtub!" sigh ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20010349.post-51254038487939721992008-04-23T09:13:00.000-05:002008-04-23T09:13:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry it didn't go as you'd hoped. She IS ...I'm so sorry it didn't go as you'd hoped. She IS a very bright girl. My girl was just the opposite. She stuck to our sides and didn't want to have any part of it. But we never find these things out if we don't try, right?Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795520588490925799noreply@blogger.com