Attila and I started our fall early childhood class today. I think this year we are called "explorers". It's the same day & time as last year, and some of the same moms, though about half of them are new. There are still only 3 girls in the class, including Attila. Not that it matters, it's just weird to be around so many boys since 95% of my friends have girls.
Anyway, we take these classes because it's good for her to be around other kids, and it's good for me to know some other moms, and it's good to have a schedule to get through the week (we now have something planned 4 out of 5 days, though Tuesdays we don't have to go to the Library if we don't feel like it) but I have to tell you- they wear me out. Not in a good way. In an "OMG can we move it along people?!?" sort of way. The teachers really bug me. I know it takes a certain kind of person to work with small children, however, I think there is a fine line between age appropriate and condescending. Also, the person who is good with small children shouldn't also be a parent advisor unless they are able to switch gears. It really grates on my nerves when the advisor leads the parent group and she sounds like she is speaking to our kids; "Okay, who's dealt with separation anxiety before? Hmm? Oh good! A lot of you have! (yes we have toddlers, it's come up. Sheesh!) So what do you think is the best way to separate? Do you think it's better to be quick? What kinds of things have you tried? Who can tell me about a good experience?"
It's not so bad written out like this- but you have to imagine the insipid voice that goes with it. You almost think she is going to suggest a circle time song about how hard separation anxiety can be. It makes me want to stab my eyes out with the nearest sippy cup.
And then while I wasn't really listening she slipped in something about no snack until next term. What the hell man? No snack? That is just crazy talk. We had snack last year, surely we can manage it this year. How am I are little ones supposed to get through 1.5 hours with no snack? Especially if we are separating? Bring on the snack- Let me enjoy eating my cruller in peace! Maybe I can get the other moms to revolt and we'll just organize it anyway.
Do you think 10 am is too early for wine & cheese?
*I changed the title to be more truthful.
September 20, 2007
Early childhood teachers wear me out
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
7 comments:
It is most definitely NOT too early.
What? No snack? That's crazy.
I'm SURE you could get enough of the other moms on your side to establish snack after all 'cuz HELLO!
(And no, not too early for the fun people... the rest you can just ignore. *grin*)
(Ok, or give the ones with a good excuse like pregnancy some sparkling apple juice.)
10 AM isn't too early, especially if its sparkling wine. If people complain, add some juice and call it a brunch cocktail.
No offence to Ms. Huis, since she doesn't seem to have this issue, but those who teach the very young seem to have issues with switching gears. Unfortunate, since adult conversation is very very nice.
I wish they offered more ECFE classes evening/weekends. I would love to do something with the Sprout.
You could do mimosas instead of wine. Then it's brunch ;-)
I would say 10 a.m. is too early for Cab. Beyond that you're golden. Of course, if someone was addressing me in baby talk, 10 a.m. might not be too early for a shot of bourbon, so even the Cab thing is flexible.
Also, apparently I find sippy cup violence hilarious. Who knew?
*poke my eyes out with the nearest sippy cup* - narf! That just shows how desperate you are.
10AM is in no way too early for wine - though read may be too strong. As an out of school adult I've had beer that early....ooops - was I not supposed to admit that?
But, just in case you're wondering, it's never too early for vodka.
Oops - can't type after 5 hours of Chinese. That was supposed to be RED, not READ
Post a Comment