Mother's Day pictures, finally!

Here are some pictures that were taken at the Mother's Day Program and picnic that Isaac had at school the week before Mother's Day and a couple from Mother's day.

All the kindergarten classes

Isaac and I ate lunch together after the program.

Isaac playing on the playground after lunch

I love my silly boys!

A happy Mother's Day, indeed!

Who knew private, Christian schools could be so political?

So, I have another experience to add to my life lessons. Things with Lipscomb did not turn out as I had so wishfully hoped they would. I met with the Headmaster and the Coordinator of the elementary school regarding Isaac's admission for the fall. I was shocked by the content and proposal we received for contingent admission for next year. Apparently my son is abnormal and needs to see a child psychologist. WTF! Excuse my abbreviations. But seriously, who do these people think they are? It is my and my husband's right as a parent to decide what is best for our children, not a member of the administration at Lipscomb. I am so disappointed and angry! After a very brief, 30 seconds maybe, conversation with my husband about this proposal, we knew it was time to end our relationship with Lipscomb. As hasty as it may seem to some, it is what's best for our son. He will not be placed in someone else's box of what they think he should be and how he should act. I communicated with another mother of a child in Isaac's class who has gone through a similar issue with her child. It is appalling to think the administration at Lipscomb has the audacity to make such suggestions and proposals for their students without discussing it with the parents. I would hope my experience with Lipscomb is more the exception than the rule. However, I doubt it based on the impression I get from other people with whom I have discussed this. Apparently Lipscomb is the big family that they claim to be, but only if you go to the Church of Christ and "run in their circles". Sadly, it seems if you don't have enough money to donate to the school or the right affiliations, then you won't "fit in" for long. This is a very disappointing opinion to have of my Alma mater, but it is sadly true (for me and my family). I don't know if any other Lipscomb alumni will read this post, but if you do, please know this: Lipscomb provided a great education for Isaac in the time he was there, but I really feel like they tried to limit his individuality and tried to put him in the mold they thought he should fit in. When I went to high school at Lipscomb over ten years ago, I never felt like I completely fit in, and now I know why.

Things are looking up

Well, my husband has not found a new job, but things are still looking up. He has decided to go back to school. He is enrolled in a program at NADC that upon graduation will allow him the certifications to get a really nice job. He is very happy about it, and he is doing very well. I am very excited for him and very proud. While he is in school though... things will be different around here. He goes to school during the day and has to study most nights after I get home from work. So, it has left me with most of the household chores, but I don't mind. He kept Isaac while I was in graduate school, so it's time I return the favor.

Things are a bit awkward right now with school. We have had some behavior issues with Isaac that the school felt like needed to be addressed. So, to appease them and making sure for our own piece of mind, we took him to the doctor yesterday to have him evaluated. The conclusion from the doctor is that he really doesn't have any major behavior issues. He has some minor ones that can be resolved with counseling. His doctor said we should also look at how well Isaac is resting. He sleeps a significant length of time each night, between 10 and 12 hours. However, he still feels sleepy in the morning. So the doctor prescribed melatonin, a vitamin that promotes a more restful sleep. Last night was the first night we tried it, and he slept very well. He didn't toss and turn, and he said he felt rested this morning. My husband took some too, and he said it worked wonders for him as well. We will also have a sleep test done on Isaac to find out if there are any issues that we are unaware of. We feel like the overtiredness may be what has been causing Isaac to be irritable at school, and has caused him to get into trouble. For now, I feel like we have a conclusion and a plan of action. Let's hope it's enough to keep him where we want him to be. The school mentioned if we couldn't get Isaac's misbehavior under control, then maybe DL isn't the place for him. As frustrating and irritating as that statement was to me, I have learned to deal with it. I just want a decision to be made so we can move on with Isaac's education whether it be at DL or somewhere else.

If anyone reads my blog and has some advice, I'm all ears!

On a happy note, tomorrow is the Mother's day luncheon at school, and I am SO excited to see what they have planned for all the mommies!

Happy Early Mother's Day to all the Mommies out there!