Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth
April 24, 2008 by jessdager
H5 is having a very hard time going to kindergarten these days. She’s had a great year, she loves her teacher, she has friends… so I kind of don’t get the hysterics. If I’m the one driving her to school, she’s still resistant, but OK. If Daddy is driving her to school, it’s a nightmare. She attaches herself to my leg and screams, “I want you, I want you,” over and over and over.
Anyone have any thoughts about these end of the school year blues?
PS: In case any of you live on my street, her father was not trying to kidnap her this morning when you saw him trying to get her in the car while she was screaming, “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy.” He was trying to take his beloved daughter to school.
No words here for you other than I think the kids are all wiped out by this point in time. My kids are struggling to finish well (and let’s be honest - I am too). If we weren’t bound by the 2 day school schedule I would begin loosening up about this time. As things stand, though, we can’t do that. The girls really love their two day school and don’t struggle to go. Their issues come out the other days they are home, particularly with one daughter who is having significant behavioral issues right now. I’m totally ready for this school year to end and all of us to rest together for a while. Totally.
I meant to call you, by the way. I’m sorry I didn’t yet. If I forget again, call me. I’m home tonight! I want to hear about your day as well as talk about the Sonlight stuff. I did pray for you, by the way.
At least she’s not saying “Help me!!” Poor little gal. I don’t have any advice really, just a nod of understanding. Sometimes my kids liked me better, sometimes they wanted Daddy. Has something happened at school? Someone not being nice on the playground? Work too hard? Is she scared of something? I’m sure you’ve asked all the appropriate questions!
Jessica was on a “Mommy kick” for awhile and only wanted ME for bedtime. She’d scream for me & cry for me & basically tell Dwight she didn’t want him. We HAD to beconsistent with switching bedtimes (1 day Mommy is with Nick & Daddy is with Jess & the next day it’s vice-versa) You just can’t give into her - or you lose. Ride it out. She’ll eventually see that it doesn’t get your attention & she’ll move on.