Well, here we are, two weeks back into the new school year. The beginning was, as always, long and tough. It’s hard on the kids adjusting to the routine and it’s hard on me as well.
One thing I dread about school is all the homework. My older, Tori, is in the 5th grade this year and let’s just say she is not a fan of homework. So I wasn’t looking forward to getting back to the struggle that often ensues surrounding her homework. But, much to my surprise, Tori seems to have a new outlook and attitude this year. She needs no reminders on completing her assignments and has been concerned with neatness and accuracy (which, in the past, has been of little interest to her). I realize that the newness and improved attitude has a good chance of wearing off, but I’m enjoying it for the time being.
Here’s the kicker-twice this week she’s left her homework at home. I am not the mom who will drop off forgotten items or work at school. If it is my mistake that it was left at home (I took a paper out of the folder to look over and didn’t put it back) then I will bring it to school. But if you leave it at home, then that’s your problem and you must suffer the consequences. And while I am still of that mindset, it just hurts me to see it sitting on the kitchen counter. I know that she will panic when she realizes it is missing and I know it will affect her day. As a parent, you don’t like to see your child hurt, it’s hard! I’m afraid that the forgotten homework may squelch her newfound attitude. I hope not. I hope that she is able to learn that she needs to work a bit on double checking herself before leaving for school and realize that we all make mistakes and it’s okay.