Its been rough for several reasons. First, we are in that busy time when there are lots of dinners and parties and gatherings and events. We are all busy, and there is so much to remember to do and make and bring and buy.
Second, as a teacher, the students are all wound up. They are ready for a break, and they don't want to work. Its very hard to motivate kids when their brains are on vacation.
Third, G has had the week from hell at school. On Monday, he hit and kicked a classmate that fell asleep on the rug. He also bit another child while they were wrestling. On Tuesday, he couldn't keep his hands to himself in line. He also turned his chair so that his back was facing the music teacher. On Wednesday, he was better about his hands, but acted up at the class party, making a huge mess. Thursday was okay. Today was okay as well, according to his teacher, but I disagree.
I went out on the playground during his recess time, figuring we could play a bit. I found him pinning a little girl on her knees with her hands behind his back. I hauled him, gave him some heavy work, and handed him over to his teacher. I guess everything else was okay, based on the note she sent, but I was very disheartened about recess.
Its been terrible at home in the evenings. Its like he's had no medicine, and I don't understand that. We've been really good about it. Is his dose too low? Is he wound up over Christmas? Does he just not care right now, so he's not motivated to be good?
We have lots of carrots and sticks in place. I don't think either of those are necessary. But its going to be a loooooooong Christmas break.
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