Today was a long day. Richie had today off of work for Labor Day weekend. We went to Josiah's school where Elee is supposed to have German class but we were able to get out of it for now. Otherwise, I'd have to take Elee everyday (where there are no ramps for strollers and a lot a lot a lot of steps) and wait an hour with Luna and Pace and then take Elee to his Kindergarten class in another city. That would not be fun. So they said we can wait and see how he does in Kindergarten. I really hope he will pick up the language.
After that we went to the Rathaus (Townhall) and then to a bakery. Then we took Elee to school. I was supposed to have a meeting with the head of the school but she was out ill. So I talked with Elee's teacher a little bit. Apparantly he's having a hard time adjusting. He gets really angry and gets rough with the kids in his class. I peaked in on him and he was sitting in a corner by himself with a sad look on his face and just twirling a toy around. In kindergarten in Germany, they only spiel (play) and they don't have 'works' like in the Montessori school. It is really chaotic in his class here and I don't think that helps. I think it's good for him to have the structure of the Montessori school while still being able to have the freedom of choosing a work to do. I just felt so bad for him after seeing him in his class. He comes home some days and will tell me that kids are picking on him at the playground and throwing sand at him. Or they say 'americanicsh' or something like that. I walked to the bus stop today to pick him up (just me cuz richie was home with luna and pace). He got out of the van and was just so sad and had his head slumped over. I started crying and just gave him a big hug. This is harder than I thought it would be.
Richie flew a kite with the boys for a bit and then I went to a Dr. appointment today in the city. My friend recommended him. So I went there so I could get a refill of my migraine medicine. Thankfully he gave me a prescription. Yay!
After dinner (pork chops on the grill.....our first time using it), I went to German class in Taunnesstein (20 minutes away). Only to find out that the teacher left early cuz no one showed. I think she has her times mixed up. I will have to call the school tomorrow. It made me so frustrated that I started crying like a baby. Elee's not the only one having a hard time adjusting. :)
Pace REALLY likes sweet potatoes. We've only given him rice/oatmeal baby cereal. Tonight was the first night for him to try something else and he loved it!
I feel so badly for Elee, too. He loves learning and is certainly ready for it. I thought German kindergarten was "THE" model for our kindergarten...but I guess not. I guess they need "Grammy Rox" to come over there and straighten them out! I'll bring "Ms. Goins" with me just in case they don't get the message (one of my former students moms who I think is a gang member...). Anyway, I think you do need to talk with the principal of the school and find out what help can be done as well as why 5/6 year olds think it is okay to call someone names and get away with it. He is such a smart boy!!! I know it is a huge adjustment for everyone. I hope things get better in the days ahead. Love you!
ReplyDeleteI hope tomorrow will be a better day for you, feel sorry for Elee, and was glad you were able to get refill for your meds.
ReplyDeletePace is going to be a good eater.
Love you.
So sad to hear Elee's time at school has been frustrating. How is Josiah adjusting? It is always tough being the new kid, and couple that with a language barrier, and I can imagine how hard that must be. Have you tried having a playdate with anyone, or have him meet some new friends at church? Sometimes it helps having a friendly face...
ReplyDeleteRoxane, that would be awesome! Come and bring the smack down! Josiah is adjusting well and has already had a friend invite him over. We have to set up a time for that cuz yesterday was crazy and wasn't a good day for Josiah to go to a friends house. We did so much yesterday.
ReplyDeleteCatherine, Yes! I want to arrange a play date with someone from Elee's school but I have to get some numbers first. Hoping I can get some from the teacher. She will know who he hangs out with at school. Elee's a tough kid. If it weren't for bully's, there would be no Bill Gates, & Kris Rocks out there. So I know he'll do fine. In the meantime, it just breaks my heart.
mags--cg = carri :) xo
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