After an ubelievably great first week of school, the other shoe dropped today. As the bus approached, Jake shouted "I'm not going." He ran back up the hill to the house. I was trying to negotiate with him while a bus full of kids sat there waiting. I had to wave the bus driver on and drive him to school myself. "I hate school," "Why do I have to go to school today?" "I am always bored," "School is boring" All that in about a 9 minute car ride to school. Then once I walked him to his class he wrapped himself around me like an anaconda and the teacher had to pry him off. As I walked out of the class I could hear screaming and crying until I left the building.
I feel horrible because all I feel is anger and frustration instead of compassion and understanding.
I really want to be a better parent. Lord give me grace and understanding and calm Jakie's little spirit and help him to enjoy school.
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