tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post6610163657334414901..comments2023-11-29T01:01:33.357-08:00Comments on Lillie's Blog: THE FIRST DAYLilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12386200698373621371noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-88294012789978692852011-08-31T12:15:09.682-07:002011-08-31T12:15:09.682-07:00Hi Lillie-
Sophia sounds a lot like my oldest, L...Hi Lillie- <br /><br />Sophia sounds a lot like my oldest, Lexi. She is sweet, obedient, so eager to do good, and has a soft heart, hates to get in trouble etc. We had the same situation when she was entering 1st grade. Didn't get the teacher I wanted and the teacher she did get was not warm and fuzzy and, in my opinion, too strict, not fun etc. I was worried, but our school makes it pretty hard to switch- you have to wait 3 weeks and at that point who wants to move their child to a brand new classroom? Plus then you have to see the teacher you switched out of for the next 5 years and it could be awkward etc. <br /><br />ANYWAY, Lexi ended up having a great experience. Because she was so good, obedient etc she quickly became her teachers favorite and was given extra responsibility in the class (answering the phone, taking messages to the office, helping other kids etc) which she loved. We've now had that teacher two more times (with Logan and Macey) and we love her! Surprising huh! <br /><br />Anyway, I know the kindergarten teachers at our school put a lot of thought into where they place their kids for the next year so you could even talk to her K teacher and ask her why she was placed there? Maybe the K teacher knows something about that 1st grade teacher that she thought would be great for Sophia. Maybe she had a really good reason for placing her there. We've had that experience a few times as well.<br /><br />On the other hand if you feel so strongly about it and things are not getting better I am definitely one to recommend fighting for your kid if you have to! Good luck!D-dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682844772855397023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-43812236858880892922011-08-31T08:33:32.400-07:002011-08-31T08:33:32.400-07:00Oh, Lillie I hope you can do what ever is best for...Oh, Lillie I hope you can do what ever is best for her. It's so nice to read all these comments and realize that I am not the only one who feels like a teenager inside, while our exterior shells are beginning to deceive the world into thinking we are professional grown ups. But I agree follow your gut, you know your little girl best.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928515567597367700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-11290703731958447152011-08-30T23:16:05.830-07:002011-08-30T23:16:05.830-07:00I'm not a mom... yet! So I can't pass on a...I'm not a mom... yet! So I can't pass on any guidance or advice BUT you can be so proud - she looks too cute and so grown up and ready for big school. And she has a very special mom that is going to be by her side on this new journey... <br />xCaley-Jade Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883273703615634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-47460625565637874712011-08-30T22:28:46.153-07:002011-08-30T22:28:46.153-07:00She sounds like my Avery too. I am doing ok with t...She sounds like my Avery too. I am doing ok with the thought of kindergarten. But 1st grade is terrifying to think about. ALL DAY.<br /><br />I have no advice...Avery hasn't started yet and I am dying to know who her new teacher will be (in a new school nonetheless)<br /><br />Of course she looks darling!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417657410261794465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-2020067017755635612011-08-30T19:29:23.183-07:002011-08-30T19:29:23.183-07:00I know you don't know me, but I went to high s...I know you don't know me, but I went to high school with Ross. I love your blog. <br />anyway, my son is the same age as Sophia and we had a similar situation last year in kindergarten. I didn't get the teacher I wanted and I heard negative things about the teacher he did get. I almost switched him out. The principal at our school is pretty good about that. We decided to give this teacher a chance and then decide. I am so glad we did. I LOVED his teacher. You may be surprised to find out that someone had a bad experience because of their attitude or the personalities of them or their children. I hope it works out for you. And, I am right there with you. I am 33 years old, and have a 4th grader, 1st grader and 2 year old twins. I am a grownup! But, I feel like I am just playing grownup most of the time:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087982685685990730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-67072962029542155322011-08-30T19:23:18.695-07:002011-08-30T19:23:18.695-07:00i have two cents to say about zappos...I AM OBSESS...i have two cents to say about zappos...I AM OBSESSED.<br /><br />you need to become a VIP member. Call their customer service line and ask to be made VIP so that you can get free overnight shipping and no tax. I buy everything from zappos. Shoes, makeup, swimsuits...everything. <br /><br />You can also call their customer service line and ask if they have any coupon codes (they will tell you if they do! i ask for the 20% off one) and its such a deal cause its way cheaper than buying it in the store, you dont have to pay shipping or tax and the very next day its just delivered to you!<br /><br />Just last week i ordered a pair of cowboy boots that i needed for a bridemaids outfit, and i accidently shipped them to my old address (totally my fault), and the cute customer service person was like "oh i will just credit your account and you can order another pair." Very next day i had another pair free of charge from them.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569956745879841556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-21506447010308191462011-08-30T19:09:56.252-07:002011-08-30T19:09:56.252-07:00Your cute Sophia sounds just like my niece, Abbie....Your cute Sophia sounds just like my niece, Abbie. Such pure, gentle souls who just want to do what's right. I love it.<br /><br />I agree . . . every step in parenting is a hard one! But you're a rockstar mama and everything will work out.Lindsay Griffethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474359990586878445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-86318200068175456272011-08-30T14:53:09.739-07:002011-08-30T14:53:09.739-07:00I second Rachelle. Do what you have to do and let ...I second Rachelle. Do what you have to do and let the everyone else whisper if they need to whisper about it. It's worth it. I'd love to hear how she does with this teacher if you keep her in. Maybe she's not as bad as you think? <br /><br />I'll hope for the best. She is gorgeous! And the photo of you and Ross is so so beautiful, too! Lillie you do look so young. Cut it out, you're making me feel bad!Sariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577969615173887096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35880183.post-38925398866437730262011-08-30T14:11:42.778-07:002011-08-30T14:11:42.778-07:00I know it's unsoliscited, but if you want some...I know it's unsoliscited, but if you want some advice from a mom who's had to be the squeeky wheel, with William, many times...here goes. You need to do whatever you feel in your gut is the right thing for your children, even if it's super uncomfortable and goes against what other people think. I know you know that already, I just have lived it over and over and when it comes down to it...you're the only one who really knows (or senses) what she needs, so don't be shy or nervous...you just have to go for it! You can also tell me where to stick it if that makes you feel any better. Love you guys!:)Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04045218189543668095noreply@blogger.com